Protection of the Critical Infrastructure (SZF_157)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide structured knowledge on the protection of critical infrastructure, including against hybrid threats. The course will cover current threats and challenges, critical infrastructure security and business continuity issues. In the practical sessions of the course, students will be provided with the necessary basic knowledge on civil protection, physical and digital security and business continuity of critical infrastructures.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of what constitutes a hybrid threat, including its components such as cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, and other non-conventional means of conflict, is necessary.
Learning outcomes
1.Understands the critical infrastructure framework, legal frameworks and standards, and current trends. Has an in-depth knowledge of critical infrastructure security and business continuity issues.
1.Students demonstrate the ability to think in terms of organisational security, to independently obtain and gather information, analyse risks and predict causal relationships, and to prepare necessary documents, reports, presentations and publications. Students are able to argue and debate critical infrastructure protection issues. They are able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in planning the operational security and business continuity of an organisation.
1.Students are competent in dealing with the high complexity of critical infrastructure protection issues. They are able to integrate knowledge from different fields, contributing to the creation of new knowledge.
