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Information Security (INFOB3INSE)

Completed: 07-04-2025 | 7.5 EC | Universiteit Utrecht

What I Learned

In (INFOB3INSE), I’m learning the fundamental concepts and practical techniques in information security, critical for protecting systems and data in an interconnected world. Below is a breakdown of what I’m learning:

Security Foundations

Introduction to InfoSec: Explored core security properties (Confidentiality, Integrity, Authenticity) and terminology.

Cyber-Risk Management: Studied frameworks and basics for risk analysis.

Authentication & Access Control: Learned mechanisms for securing access to systems.

Privacy: Investigated privacy principles and engineering.

Cryptography Basics: Covered encryption fundamentals and applications.

 

Practical Security Techniques

Risk Analysis with CORAS: Applied hands-on risk analysis though the CORAS framework.

Programs & Malware: Studied vulnerabilities, malware, and defenses.

Web Security: Explored user-side web vulnerabilities and defenses.

Human Factors & Unintended Harms: Analyzed human-related risks and unintended consequences.

Incident Handling: Learned strategies for responding to system failures.

Firewalls & Tunnels: Studied network security mechanisms.

Legal Aspects & Ethics.

Intrusion Detection & Network Attacks.