[major=SE | course_id=IAO201c | syllabus_id=12612 | semester=5 | combo=SE_COM13 | title=Introduction to Information Assurance]
Course ID: IAO201c
Title EN: Introduction to Information Assurance
Title VI: Nhập môn an toàn thông tin
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: 
Description: This course will introduce fundamental modern information and system protection technology and methods, develop a lifelong passion and appreciation for cyber security.
Student tasks: Student must get the certification of Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization specialization specialization from Coursera to be accepted to the final examination.
Tools: - Internet
Course type: coursera_only
Decision: 359/QĐ-ĐHFPT dated 04/09/2025
Approved date: 2025-04-09
CLO1: Explain underlying concepts related to common cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
[1] category=PE; type=practical exam; weight=50.0; duration=120'; question_type=; grading_guide=All studied courses.; completion_criteria=; clos=4
[2] category=TE; type=Final exam; weight=50.0; duration=60'; question_type=; grading_guide=All studied courses. Each module of course contributes 2-3 questions.; completion_criteria=; clos=4
[1] desc=SPEC: Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=https://www.coursera.org/specializations/intro-cyber-security
[2] desc=Help Articles; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=; online=True; note=https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/208280036-Coursera-Code-of-Conduct
[3] desc=MOOC 1: Introduction to Cyber Attacks; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-cyber-attacks?specialization=intro-cyber-security
[4] desc=MOOC 2: Cyber Attack Countermeasures; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=https://www.coursera.org/learn/cyber-attack-countermeasures?specialization=intro-cyber-security
[5] desc=MOOC 3: Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=https://www.coursera.org/learn/real-time-cyber-threat-detection?specialization=intro-cyber-security
[6] desc=MOOC 4: Enterprise and Infrastructure Security; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=https://www.coursera.org/learn/enterprise-infrastructure-security?specialization=intro-cyber-security
Session 1: Specialization Introduction
Introduction to Cyber Attacks
- What is Cyber Security ?
- Worm, Trojan Horse, Buffer overflow
- Vulnerability, Threat
- CIA model
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO1; LO: 
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: Complete Week 1 of the course
Introduction to Cyber Attacks

Session 2: Specialization Introduction
Introduction to Cyber Attacks
- What is Cyber Security ?
- Worm, Trojan Horse, Buffer overflow
- Vulnerability, Threat
- CIA model
Course 1 (Week 1, 2)
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO1; LO: 
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: Complete Wee 2 of the course
Introduction to Cyber Attacks

Session 3: Introduction to Cyber Attacks
- Botnet, DDOS, Man-in-the-middle
- Calculating Risk
- Level of security risk
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO1; LO: 
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: Complete Week 3 of the course
Introduction to Cyber Attacks

Session 4: Introduction to Cyber Attacks
- Botnet, DDOS, Man-in-the-middle
- Calculating Risk
- Level of security risk
Course 1 (Week 3, 4)
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO1; LO: 
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: Complete Week 4 of the course
Introduction to Cyber Attacks
CLO2: Explain basics of cyber defense starting with foundational models such as Bell-LaPadula and information flow frameworks.
Session 1: Cyber Attack Countermeasures
- Bell La Padula Model
- Covert Channels
- Biba Integrity Model
- Identification and Authentication
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO2; LO: 
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: Complete Week 1, 2 of the course Cyber Attack Countermeasures

Session 2: Cyber Attack Countermeasures
- Password Protocol
- DES, Triple-DES
- Kerberos
- CBC Mode Block Cryptography
- Public Key Crypto
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO2; LO: 
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: Complete Week 3,4 of the course Cyber Attack Countermeasures

Session 3: Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation
- TCP/IP Overview
- TCP Sequence Number Attack
- Packet Sniffing
- Firewall Rules
- Firewall Rules for FTP
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO3; LO: 
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: Complete Week 1, 2 of the course Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

Session 4: Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation
- Firewall Architectures
- System Auditing
- IDS Versus IPS
- Design of SIEM
- Design of a SOC
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO3; LO: 
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: Complete Week 3 of the course Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation
CLO3: Explain real-time cyber security techniques and methods in the context of the TCP/IP protocol suites.
Session 1: Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation
- Target APT Attack
- Layer 3 DDOS Protection
- Layer 7 Application Level DDOS Risk
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO3; LO: 
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: Complete Week 4 of the course Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

Session 2: Enterprise and Infrastructure Security
- Social Engineering
- Phishing
- Security Awareness
- PCI-DSS Framework Overview
- Defense in Depth
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO4; LO: 
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: Complete Week 1, 2 of the course Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

Session 3: Enterprise and Infrastructure Security
- Hashing Algorithms
- Blockchain
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO4; LO: 
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/Complete Week 3 of the course Enterprise and Infrastructure Security.

Session 4: Enterprise and Infrastructure Security
- Mobility Security
- IoT Security
Course 4 Review
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO4; LO: TU
ITU: Associated Coursera links
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/Complete Week 4 of the course Enterprise and Infrastructure Security.Deadline of Coursera Completion: End of Friday of the week.- All Students should participate in review slot (if any question)
CLO4: Summary advanced and current topics in cyber security, many of which are especially relevant in modern enterprise and infrastructure settings.