Cybersecurity and Cybercrimes, 15 Credits

The cyberspace has changed many aspects, which have led to the adoption of the new legal rules and creating new legal frameworks. Cybersecurity and cybercrime are two complex subjects and rapidly changing how we perceive and implement the law. Today, the cyberspace not only facilitates criminal opportunities, but also creates new types of crimes. Consequently, there has been attempts to understand and regulate both cybersecurity and cybercrime. The course aims to provide a deep understanding of the concepts of cybersecurity and cybercrimes. Within this context, the relevant legal framework regulating cybersecurity and cybercrimes, protecting cybersecurity and combating cybercrime are analyzed during the course. The course can perfectly be combined with the other advance courses offered in law at Örebro University that analyze different aspects of digitalization and law, which provides for specialization in this topic.

ECTS Credits

15 Credits

Level of education

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements (A1N)

School

School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences

When is the course offered?

Prerequisites: 180 credits at the first level of which 90 credits with increasing depth within law, including an essay (G2E) of 15 credits. Alternatively, 180 credits at the first level of which 90 credits with increasing depth within informatics, including an essay (G2E) of 15 credits, and 7.5 credits in law. Alternatively, 180 credits at the first level in a Law Programme. Additional requirements: English Course B/English Course 6.

180 credits at the first level of which 90 credits with increasing depth within law. Alternatively, 180 credits at the first level of which 90 credits with increasing depth within informatics, and 7.5 credits within law. Alternatively, 180 credits at the first level in a Law Programme. Additional requirements: English Course B/English Course 6. (Exchange students)

Selection: Academic points

Course syllabus

Application code: X3808