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Cybersecurity within Industrial Augmented Reality

  • Credits 2.5  credits
  • Education level Second cycle
  • Study location Distance with no obligatory meetings
  • Course code DVA491
  • Main area Computer Science

Do you want to learn how to ensure securse management of AR technology within an industrial context?

Given that the complexity of IT systems is increasing, there is also an increased risk of vulnerability. This leads to a situation where it is becoming increasingly important to take cyber security and potential threats seriously. This is particularly important when we are trying to apply AR in the context of an industry 4.0 system. With the integration of AR in industrial environments, new attack surfaces are emerging that malicious actors can exploit.

You will learn how to assess industrial AR threats, their potential impact on the facilities and employees, and how to mitigate these threats.

The course will also provide opportunities to apply new knowledge in use-cases of industrial relevance.

You will learn to

  • Describe specific threat attack surfaces in Industry 4.0 environments connected to Augmented Reality
  • Analyze the potential impact of the attacks involving AR on the Industry 4.0 environment.
  • Apply methods in order to prevent potential cyber-attacks.
  • Demonstrate how modeling and design can be used to ensure the security of AR applications.

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

Spring semester 2026

  • Spring semester 2026

    Scope

    2.5 credits

    Time

    2026-01-19 - 2026-03-29 (part time 17%)

    Education level

    Second cycle

    Course type

    Freestanding course

    Application code

    MDU-14519

    Language

    English

    Study location

    Independent of location

    Teaching form

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

    Specific requirements

    120 credits whereof 60 credits in computer science. In addition Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish B/Swedish 3.

    Selection

    University credits

Questions about the course?

If you have any questions about the course, please contact the Course Coordinator.