MSE Master of Science in Engineering

The Swiss engineering master's degree

Jedes Modul umfasst 3 ECTS. Sie wählen insgesamt 10 Module/30 ECTS in den folgenden Modulkategorien:

  • ​​​​12-15 ECTS in Technisch-wissenschaftlichen Modulen (TSM)
    TSM-Module vermitteln Ihnen profilspezifische Fachkompetenz und ergänzen die dezentralen Vertiefungsmodule.
  • 9-12 ECTS in Erweiterten theoretischen Grundlagen (FTP)
    FTP-Module behandeln theoretische Grundlagen wie die höhere Mathematik, Physik, Informationstheorie, Chemie usw. Sie erweitern Ihre abstrakte, wissenschaftliche Tiefe und tragen dazu bei, den für die Innovation wichtigen Bogen zwischen Abstraktion und Anwendung spannen zu können.
  • 6-9 ECTS in Kontextmodulen (CM)
    CM-Module vermitteln Ihnen Zusatzkompetenzen aus Bereichen wie Technologiemanagement, Betriebswirtschaft, Kommunikation, Projektmanagement, Patentrecht, Vertragsrecht usw.

In der Modulbeschreibung (siehe: Herunterladen der vollständigen Modulbeschreibung) finden Sie die kompletten Sprachangaben je Modul, unterteilt in die folgenden Kategorien:

  • Unterricht
  • Dokumentation
  • Prüfung
Security of Industrial Operational Technology (TSM_SecIndOpT)

This module provides an understanding of the fundamental principles of the security of Operational Technology (OT) in an industrial context. The module will cover the standards, key concepts and methodologies involved in securing OT systems commonly used in industrial environments, such as factories, power plants, and other critical infrastructure.

The module will begin by

exploring particularities of OT systems and the unique security challenges associated with OT environments. Different aspects of OT systems and their implication for security are studied, such as network technology and network architecture. Challenges related to product lifecycle and key management as well as existing solutions to those problems are explored. A specific focus is put on the implementation of standard IEC 62443.

 

Eintrittskompetenzen

Students should have a basic understanding of computer networks and security concepts. It is recommended that students have completed introductory courses in computer networking and security before taking this module.

Pre-reading material required for specific labs may be provided.

Lernziele

Upon completion of the module, students should be able to 

  • Understand the unique security challenges associated with OT environments
  • Comprehend the main cybersecurity standards related to OT environments
  • Identify and assess the risks and threats associated with OT systems
  • Understand which security measures are suitable to protect OT systems and how to respond to incidents

Modulkategorie

The module will address the following topics:

  • An introduction to the particularities of OT systems in comparison to IT systems and Sensor Technology
  • Securing OT-relevant aspects of SCADA, DCS & ICS
  • Communication technology relevant to OT environment as well as the implications of air-gapped and connected systems
  • Threat models for OT systems
  • Product lifecycle, in particular issues related to key generation and key management
  • Incident Response in an OT context
  • The application of Standard IEC 62443, in particular weakness analysis, post-incidence analysis and auditing

Lehr- und Lernmethoden

In addition to lectures, the module is completed by exercises on simulated OT environments corresponding to industry standards. The exercises will apply the content from the lectures to specific situations inspired by the challenges of real world environments. 

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