Study Guide

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 ?

Location and time

You study the topics by yourself and execute required learning activities. In this case contact your responsible teacher in the beginning of the studies to agree on the required activities and demonstration of your skills.

Materials

Online self-study material, online resources and remote laboratory exercises

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You participate into scheduled online session. You studies are progressing in the pace of the group schedule and self paced learning activities. t 17:00.

Independent track:
You participate into scheduled online session. You studies are progressing in the pace of the group schedule and self paced learning activities. Most of the activities are self studied and online sessions are held after working hours. You follow the scheduled group schedule.

Blended track:
You study the topics by yourself and execute required learning activities. In this case contact your responsible teacher in the beginning of the studies to agree on the required activities and demonstration of your skills.

Completion alternatives

You participate into scheduled online session. You studies are progressing in the pace of the group schedule and self paced learning activities. Most of the activities are self studied and online sessions are held after working hours. You follow the scheduled group schedule.

Student workload

Achieving the learning outcomes requires approximately 135 hours of work of which mostly self-paced studies, exams, assignments and laboratory exercises and contact lessons.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on learning activities and assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

(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.

Qualifications

Introduction to Cybersecurity