Proseminar 2100-CB-M-D2PSEM

1. Sources of scientific information.
2. Online scientific databases and search engines.
3. Bibliography managers as data management tools.
4. Selection of the research topic for the thesis, development of the thesis assumptions and identification of the research problem.
5. Selection of research methods and techniques to achieve the thesis objectives.
6. Providing guidelines to formulate the thesis topic, define the research hypothesis and the aim of the thesis.
7. Construction of the thesis structure - introduction, conclusion, chapter structure, table of contents.
8. Preparation of the thesis outline.

Term 2024L:

Prerequisites (description)

The student is able to use specialist terminology related to cybersecurity. The student knows the main areas of knowledge related to IT security. The student understands the needs of an organisation in terms of development of a cybersecurity policy as well as the systemic and institutional solutions existing at the state level.

Course coordinators

Wioletta Matosek

Learning outcomes

Knowledge, the student knows and understands:
- the importance of cybersecurity as an important area of knowledge in relation to other sciences (K_W01)
- methods of conducting research in the area of cybersecurity (K_W02),
- the need to build positive behaviors that affect the safe use of IT tools and solutions (K_W03),
- methods of diagnosis, analysis, assessment and risk of cyber threats (K_W05),
- regulations concerning the protection of industrial property and copyright regulations (K_W12).

Skills, the student is able to:
- use the acquired knowledge to conduct research aimed at developing and implementing cybersecurity policies in organizations (K_U01),
- conduct research in the field of analysis of cyber threat risks (K_U02).

Social competencies, the student is ready to:
- disseminate knowledge in the field of cybersecurity (K_K01),
- maintain a professional, responsible and ethical attitude in performance of professional duties (K_K02),
- use the acquired knowledge to build responsible attitudes in society regarding the use of cyberspace (K_K03).

Assessment criteria

written thesis - preparation of a thesis outline according to the rules set by the Supervisor

Practical placement

n/a

Bibliography

The course literature depends on the choice of the research area for the thesis. Proposals of literature items are agreed on individually between the Supervisor of the Thesis and the student.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 2100-CB-M-D2PSEM in USOSweb