Information and network securityLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the core security concepts.
You know how to install, troubleshoot and manage network devices to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services.
You can secure Cisco routers, switches and security appliances as well as mitigate network threats with them.

Content

What are the security threats facing modern network infrastructures?
How to secure Cisco routers and implement AAA and ACLs?
How to secure Cisco switches and to mitigate common Layer 2 attacks?
How to implement firewall, IPS and different types of VPN solutions with Cisco devices?

Qualifications

Security fundamentals
Routing and switching essentials

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.