Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
COMP.SEC.110
Cyber Security II: Specialisation, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Course code
COMP.SEC.110Language of learning
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Bilhanan Silverajan until 1.9.2025Responsible teacher:
Marko HeleniusResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Computing Sciences Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Content
Core content
Core content
* Principles of Cryptography, Network Security and application areas
* Public Key Infrastructure and Authentication
* Privacy Preservation
* Security and Usability
Complementary/Specialist knowledge
* Domain-specific security such as cloud, 5G and automation
* Blockchain technologies
* AI and Machine Learning in cybersecurity
* Auditing and information management standards
* IoT Security
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Compulsory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.
Exam
29.04.2026 – 30.09.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
29.04.2027 – 12.05.2027
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Participation in teaching
Online-oriented blended teaching
07.01.2027 – 29.04.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)