Base Knowledge
Basic knowledge of computer systems.
Teaching Methodologies
The expository methodology will be used for the presentation of the concepts of the curricular unit.
The practical component will be based on the analysis of situations that students may encounter in their professional lives.
In addition to classes, students should develop complementary work, which will be monitored throughout the course.
Learning Results
This course aims to provide students with knowledge that enables them to do their jobs work in a more efficient way. Accordingly, the content that will be taught includes productivity tools – with a focus on its use in the activities of a professional in the area of law, and basic knowledge in systems and information security.
Program
1) Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies
– Basic concepts
– Data, information and knowledge
– Quality of information systems
– Big Data and Business Intelligence
– Cloud computing and Internet of Things
– Artificial intelligence
2) Security in information systems
– Basic concepts
– Threats to information and systems security
– Current state of cybersecurity
– Taxonomy and legislation
– Entities involved in cybersecurity management
– Basic procedures for strengthening security
Curricular Unit Teachers
Pedro Miguel Lopes Nunes da CostaGrading Methods
The assessment can be done in two ways:
1) Periodical, during classes and completed on the last day of classes - comprising the completion of 1 practical work and 1 theoretical test.
The final grade will be the result of the weighted sum of the grade for the practical work with the grade obtained in the theoretical test. The weighting will be 50% for each one of the items.
The Continuous Assessment requires the presence of students in at least 75% of the classes actually taught.
2) By Exam, it takes place at the time of regulated exams periods. It comprises the completion of 1 single written test, simultaneously focused on the theoretical and practical components of the syllabus.
The student will be approved if he obtains a final grade greater than or equal to 9.5 (out of 20).
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
1 – R. Stair, G. Reynolds (2020), Principles of Information Systems, 14th Ed, Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978 0357112410.
2 – M. Antunes, B. Rodrigues (2018), Introdução à Cibersegurança, FCA Editora. ISBN: 978 972 722 861 4.
3 – A. Zuquete (2018), Segurança em Redes Informáticas, 5ª ed, FCA Editora. ISBN: 978 972 722 857 7.
4 – P. Costa (2025), “Apontamentos de Sistemas de Informação e Cibersegurança”, Coimbra Business School | ISCAC, Polytechnic of Coimbra.