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Methods and Tools for Industrial Cybersecurity

  • Credits 2.5  credits
  • Education level Second cycle
  • Study location Distance with obligatory meetings in Independent of location
  • Course code DVA487
  • Main area Computer Science

This advanced module on industrial cybersecurity is intended to provide students with in-depth knowledge about specific concepts, methodologies and tools for analysis and design. Hands on experiences will be included for a better understanding of potential and challenges.    The contents will reflect the latest research topics as well as industrial practices. Guest lectures by industrial experts will be the highlight of this course.

In this course you will learn cybersecurity analysis and design in industrial settings, with a special focus on smart factories and Industry 4.0.

About the course

The aim of the course is to provide proficiency in cybersecurity analysis and design in industrial settings, with a special focus on smart factories and Industry 4.0. To achieve this, you will learn about advanced cybersecurity concepts, methodologies and tools. You will also be able to apply your knowledge to industrial case studies.

You will learn

  • describe advanced techniques for industrial cybersecurity analysis and design
  • analyze cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities in reference scenarios
  • perform penetration testing by using tools for vulnerability scanning and ethical hacking
  • verify and ensure compliance to reference cybersecurity standards and regulations such as ISO 27001.

Requirements

Below you find the entry requirements for the course. If you do not fulfill the requirements, you can get your eligibility evaluated based on knowledge acquired in other ways, such as work experience, other studies etcetera. Read more in Application information below.

Application information

You’ll find the entry requirements in the course description. After submitting your application, the next step is to submit documentation to demonstrate your eligibility for the course. Most academic credentials from Sweden are retrieved automatically. Wait a few days after submitting your application - if you still can’t see your academic credentials om My pages, please upload them.

If you have studied in another country, you must provide transcripts of your academic studies and of your English proficiency. Exactly what you need to submit and how, depends on several factors. You can read more on universityadmissions.se or antagning.se.

If the course requires work experience, you need to provide an employer’s certificate. You can download a template for employer’s certificate below.

No academic qualifications?

Many courses requires that you have previous academies studies, but we can validate work experience to determine whether you have the qualifications for the course.

If you don’t have the formal qualifications required, please send in a certificate of employment (current or previous) and a CV/Description of competence that describes your educational and professional background. Please include a short description of your work experience, not only the work title.

Use the CV/ Description of competence template below and fill in the information requested.

You can also use our template for Employers certificate if you like.

Download a template for CV/Description of competence

Download a template for Employers certificate

Upload the documents on antagning.se

Occasions for this course

Autumn semester 2025

  • Autumn semester 2025

    Course cancelled

    Scope

    2.5 credits

    Time

    2025-11-10 - 2025-12-21 (part time 25%)

    Education level

    Second cycle

    Course type

    Freestanding course

    Application code

    MDU-24584

    Language

    English

    Study location

    Independent of location

    Teaching form

    Distance learning
    Number of mandatory occasions including examination: 4
    Number of other physical occasions: 0

    Specific requirements

    120 credits whereof 60 credits in computer science including 2.5 credits in cybersecurity,or related subjects. In addition, Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6 are required. For courses given in entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish B/Swedish 3.

    Selection

    University credits

    The course has four mandatory webinars, where the presentations of the assignments will be made.