Cybersecurity of Networks (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 ?

Course material

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

Study forms and methods

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

Blended and Independent tracks:
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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

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Timing of exams and assignments

Retakes are arranged as needed in agreement with the responsible teacher

Student workload

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

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on learning activities, laboratory exercises and online exams

Qualifications

Introduction to Cybersecurity