The course covers the following topics in a manner that is also suitable for students without prior technical knowledge in the field of computer and information science:

1. Introduction and basic definitions in the field of cybersecurity

2. Definition of information security threats/risks

3. Cyber/information security strategy (corporate, national and global perspective)

4. Addressing information security incidents.

5. Information and privacy protection (encryption, identity management, access control, personal data)

6. Algorithms in the information society (filter bubbles, profiling, recommender systems, and their impact on security)

7. Network and system security (basic protection mechanisms)

8. Cybersecurity in practice (attack detection, incident response, preventive measures)

9. Current topics in cybersecurity (analysis of the most recent publicly available incidents)

10. The human factor in cybersecurity (social and behavioral aspects)

11. Legal, ethical, and societal aspects of cybersecurity

12. Cybersecurity across different sectors

13. Media, disinformation, and information security

14. Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity (introductory, non-technical perspective)