Information and network security (5 cr)
Code: IT00CO89-3003
General information
Enrollment
12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Matti Juutilainen
Teacher in charge
Matti Juutilainen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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ITMI19SPInformation technology, full-time studies
Small groups
- Group 1
- Group 2
Objective
You understand the core security concepts and have the skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.
You learn how to secure Cisco routers, switches and security appliances as well as how to 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 mitigate common Layer 2 attacks?
How to implement Cisco IOS firewall, IPS and different types of VPNs?
Location and time
The required skill tests can be done at certain times. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.
Materials
Cisco CCNA Security
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
The course consists of lectures (not compulsory but highly recommended), home assignments (help to understand the theory), labs (practical tasks to learn configuring the devices) and practice exams (web based multiple-choice exams).
Blended track:
The required skill tests can be done at certain times. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.
Exam schedules
As informed in the IT exam calendar.
Student workload
Total work amount is 135 hours, from which 55 hours is lectures/work under teacher supervision and 80 hours is self-study and home assignments.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on labs, practice exams, skills exam, Cisco final exam and a pen&paper exam.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
Qualifications
Security fundamentals