By the end of the module, each student should be able to:
1. Identify the main digital risks and threats affecting individuals and organisations;
2. Recognise attempts at phishing, social engineering, digital fraud and manipulation supported by Artificial Intelligence;
3. Apply good cyber hygiene practices when using devices, passwords, email, digital platforms and AI tools;
4. Assess risks associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence in personal and organisational contexts;
5. Adopt safe behaviours regarding data protection and the use of digital environments;
6. Respond appropriately to basic security incidents and suspicious situations;
7. Promote a culture of digital security and responsibility.
1. Fundamentals of cybersecurity and information security
2. The human factor and security culture
3. Key digital threats: phishing, malware, ransomware and online fraud
4. Social engineering and digital manipulation
5. Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity: risks, deepfakes, automated phishing and AI as a defence tool
6. Best practices in cyber hygiene: passwords, MFA, backups, updates and mobile devices
7. Security in email, web browsing and social media
8. Privacy, data protection and secure remote working
9. Incident response and reporting suspicious activity
Assessment for this course module is based exclusively on continuous assessment, carried out through individual knowledge-check quizzes distributed throughout the course.
The quizzes cover the various syllabus topics of the course unit, including fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, identification of digital threats, social engineering, good cyber hygiene practices, the safe use of digital tools, and risks associated with Artificial Intelligence.
Assessment is individual and continuous, allowing for the progressive monitoring of students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills throughout the course unit. The quizzes are conducted on the LMS and include questions to test conceptual understanding, analysis of practical situations, and identification of safe and unsafe behaviours in digital contexts.
The final course mark corresponds to the weighted average of the quizzes taken throughout the course. Passing the course requires a minimum final mark of 10 on a scale of 0 to 20.
This course does not include a final exam as an alternative to continuous assessment.
The assessment model prioritises continuous and formative feedback, enabling students to identify areas for improvement and progressively consolidate the knowledge acquired, in line with the principles of Iscte’s Pedagogical Model.
Mandatory
* ENISA. (2024). Cyber Hygiene Practices Guide. * ENISA. (2023). Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Challenges. * Hadnagy, C. (2021). Human Hacking. Harper Business. * NIST. (2023). Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Guidelines. * Parsons, K. (2022). Human Factors in Cybersecurity. Springer. * Whitman, M., & Mattord, H. (2022). Principles of Information Security (7th ed.). Cengage. * Cisco Networking Academy. (2024). Introduction to Cybersecurity. * Kumar, R., & Somani, G. (2023). Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Springer.
Optional
