Hack Your Device, Fundamentals of Cyber Security, 2nd Edition


Attention all adventurous and tech- and non-tech-savvy students!

“Hack Your Device, Fundamentals of Cyber Security” is a SAP coordinated by TUS, together with NHL Stenden, Polytechnic of Leiria, IPCA and FHV. As part of this SAP, you work in groups to perform a so-called penetration test for an ‘Internet of Things’ device of your choosing! This means you will learn how to actually hack this device - a chance to show off your creativity and problem-solving abilities. The final result is a formal pentesting report and a presentation, next to having had a whole lot of fun.

The course requires some basic computer knowledge and a level of comfort with technology. The SAP focuses on diagnosing and investigating IoT-related threats, detecting current and future attacks, communicating effectively to address information security issues, and apply business principles to analyse and interpret data for planning, decision-making, and problem solving in an information security environment. Participants will gain a basic introduction to hacking, computer networks and cyber security. The workshop also includes a session on intercultural competence and working in (neuro) diverse teams allowing participants to gain an understanding of intercultural competence in the area cybersecurity, and strategies for building a strong, diverse team. This is an opportunity to gain valuable practical insights and knowledge on the Internet of Things, cyber security and pentesting in a fun and exciting way.

Join us on this adventure!

Date
Number Hours
0 hours
Course Code / UFCD Code:
HYD2
Typology
Cutting-edge Topic
Mode of delivery
Blended
Location

Blended

Organised By

TUS NHL Stenden IPLeiria IPCA FHV

Certification

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Programmatic synthesis
Language of instruction
English - United Kingdom
ECTS credits
3 ECTS credits
Academic Recognition
To be defined by each higher education institution.
Means Criteria
Professional Product (the result is a report, paper, and presentation of the penetration testing for the IoT device). The LOs are the assessment criteria.
Prerequisites

Basic computer knowledge and willingness to quickly learn more; Comfortable with technology; Personal laptop;

Scholarship Available

Admission Conditions

How to apply
Fill in the application form
Target Audience
All RUN-EU degree students.
Selection criteria
Students will be selected based on information provided in the submitted application concerning motivation. A minimum of 10 places are reserved for each of the 5 host institutions. After that, the remaining places will be distributed across applicants randomly. The maximum number of places on this SAP is 35.
Training Area
Special Conditions
English level B1
Learning Teaching Strategy
Professional Output

Workload Breakdown
Proposed Learning Outcomes

At the end of this SAP, you will be able to:

Gain fundamental knowledge about the Internet of Things and cyber security.

Apply this knowledge to diagnose and investigate (apply) cyber threats related to the Internet of Things:

Diagnose attacks on an organization’s computer systems and networks.

Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to detect current and future attacks on an organization’s computer systems and networks.

Apply business principles to analyse and interpret data for planning, decision-making, and problem solving in an information security environment.

Effectively communicate in a professional setting to address information security issues.

Communicate orally and in writing, proposed information security solutions to technical and non-technical decision-makers.

Coordination
TUS
NHL Stenden
IPLeiria
IPCA
FHV
Read all the details about this programme.
Please send an email to run-eu@ipca.pt or SAPchanginggames@ipca.pt if you have any further questions.