Cybersecurity of networksLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to identify cybersecurity threats in data communication networks and implement solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks in the network infrastructure.
You understand the risks of data communications services and the Internet and are able to implement solutions to protect the connections.
You understand the special needs of datacenter and industrial networks, and other specialized user solutions.
You are able to document the policies required to maintain a high level of security in a network.

Content

What are the cybersecurity threats to which data communication networks are exposed?
How to apply countermeasures to threats in the network infrastructure?
How do you implement solutions to protect data communications services?
How do you take into account in your operation the cybersecurity of the specialized networks?
How to plan and document the cybersecurity of communication networks ?

Qualifications

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Evaluation

Students are able to
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b. evaluate information sources critically
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.