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Liquid or gaseous transport fuels, such as biodiesel and bioethanol, made from biomass are considered on the Biofuels course. These type of fuels serve as a renewable alternatives to fossil fuels in the EU's transport sector, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and secure supply availability in the EU. By 2030, the EU aims to increase the share of renewable energy in transport to at least 14%, including a minimum share of 3.5% of advanced biofuels. EU countries are required to set out an obligation for fuel suppliers that ensures the achievement of this target.

Biofuels Course Contents (5 ECTS):

a. Setting the scene: fuels today (liquid, solid, gaseous, applications, sustainability, fuel properties/standards, emissions), oil refinery vs. biofuels.

b. Introduction to biofuels: common biofuels, sustainability, application,  biofuel properties, benefit and disadvantages. 

c. Biomass chemistry: lignocellulose, fats and lipids, sugars composition, key reactions, chemistry of biomass conversion and catalysis.

d. Biofuel processes:  general overview of processes, platform chemicals.

e. Biomass monomer production and pre-treatment: methods, sugar conversion to ethanol, non-sugar monomers derived from lignin and conversion to , triglyceride upgrading, fame, HDO, Processes, product properties and applications .

f. Gasification:  chemistry, reaction pathways, reactors, gas conditioning. 

g. Synthesis gas: reactions, hydrogen production, methanol process,  Fisher-Tropsch synthesis (reactions and products, catalysts, reactors). 

h. Bio-oils production and upgrading: introduction to biomass pyrolysis and liquefaction, typical products and their properties, reactors and processes, upgrading of bio-oil (hydrotreating and other techniques).        

Welcome to the CyberOps Associate course at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences!

This course introduces you to the exciting and rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, where you will learn how to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats. By the end of this course, you will be prepared to take the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification, positioning yourself for roles in Security Operations Centers (SOC) and other cybersecurity-focused environments.

What You Will Learn

During this course, you will develop the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to work as a SOC Analyst. You will gain hands-on experience in:

• Monitoring and detection of security events and incidents.
• Responding effectively to cybersecurity threats.
• Analyzing host-based and network-based data to identify malicious activity.
• Applying security policies and procedures to secure IT environments.

Key Concepts and Terminology

You will become familiar with essential cybersecurity concepts, including:

• SOC (Security Operations Center) – A centralized team that monitors, detects, and responds to security incidents.
• Malware – Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise systems.
• Endpoint Threat Analysis – Examination of devices like computers and mobile phones to detect suspicious activities.
• Network Intrusion Analysis – Investigating and detecting unauthorized access or anomalies within network traffic.
• Incident Response (IR) – The structured approach to handling and managing the aftermath of a security breach.
• Cryptography – Techniques for securing information through encryption.
• Threat Intelligence – Information that helps understand and anticipate cyber threats.
  
  

Skills You Will Develop

• Cybersecurity fundamentals and threat detection
• Malware and endpoint threat analysis
• Network intrusion detection and analysis
• Incident response techniques
• Security policy implementation and monitoring
• Data and event analysis with SOC metrics
• Cryptography and secure communications
  
  

Get Ready to Start

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields, offering abundant career opportunities across all industries. Through this course, you will gain the knowledge, hands-on skills, and confidence to face real-world cyber challenges and contribute effectively as part of a SOC team.

Let’s begin this journey to outsmart cyber adversaries and become the next cybersecurity defender!