Cyber Security Base is a course series by University of Helsinki and MOOC.fi that focuses on building core knowledge and abilities related to the work of a cyber security professional.

Learn about tools used to analyse flaws in software systems, necessary knowledge to build secure software systems (esp. within Web), the skills needed to perform risk and threat analysis on existing systems and the relevant legislation within EU.

The course series consists of 4 smaller courses, each with a specific theme. Themes include a brief introduction to cyber security, operational security, web software development, types of vulnerabilities typical of web software, discovery and mitigation of such vulnerabilities, and advanced topics such as secure software architectures and cryptography. There will be several case studies as well as projects for participants. At the end of the course series, we'll also organize a friendly capture-the-flag competition where participants will try to solve some security puzzles.

There are 2 MOOC courses and 2 exam courses that are to be done offline. The MOOC courses are free for everyone while the exam courses are open university courses that are free for University of Helsinki students.

Each course is open for a certain period of time, and must be completed during that window.

Work load and prerequisites

There will be programming assignments, quizzes and puzzles throughout the courses, and completing a specific part of a course means working and completing most if not all of them. The course series has two exams. See course descriptions for estimated required hours. Some programming background and ICT experience is required.

ECTS credits and registration

Prior registration is required in order to participate in exams.

For MOOC courses prior registration is not needed but in order to get the credits to SISU a registration is required after the completion of the course. This registration must be done within the given timeline.

For more information see the instructions here.

Support channel and contact information

For support channel use Discord (use #csb_general channel).

For any further questions, contact grp-cybersecuritybase(at)removethis.helsinki.fi.