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 ?

Materials

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

Teaching methods

You have three possible tracks to participate in the course:

Calendar based track: You participate into scheduled contact lessons. You studies are progressing in the pace of the group schedule and self paced learning activities.

Independent 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.

Blended track: If you are working in a company, organisation or a higher education project aligned with the study unit learning outcomes, you are able to complete the study unit in your workplace. In this case contact your responsible teacher in the beginning of the studies to agree with a development project you can execute in your work. Successful completion requires you study the topics in theory and practise. You must show your skills via a demonstration, which is determined based on learning objectives.

Exam schedules

Retakes are arranged as needed in agreement with the teacher

Student workload

Achieving the learning outcomes requires approximately 135 hours of work of which about half is contact lessons and laboratory exercises and the other half self study, practise exams and remote laboratory exercises.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on learning activities, assignments and exams.

Qualifications

Introduction to Cybersecurity