Cybersecurity of network infrastructure (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to identify cybersecurity threats facing network infrastructure.
You are able to identify and propose solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks facing the network infrastructure.
You understand the risks of infrastructure services and are able to identify and propose solutions to protect the services.
You understand the special requirements of datacenters and industrial networks.

Content

What kind of cybersecurity threats are facing network infrastructure?
How to identify cybersecurity risks targeting network infrastructure and what kind of solutions can be used to mitigate them?
How to protect against risks targeting infrastructure services?
What are the special features of data centers and industrial networks in cyber security?

Course material

Online self-study material, online resources and virtual laboratory exercises. The study materials will be published in the Learn environment during the course.

Study forms and methods

The course is mainly completed by participating in online teaching according to the schedule, whereby studies progress according to the group's schedule and at the pace of independent exercises. The theory of the topic is discussed and exercises are done together during online teaching hours. The student also has the opportunity to complete the course at an accelerated pace by studying independently and doing tasks at their own pace.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Not planned

Timing of exams and assignments

The course includes weekly learning assignments. All required assignments must be completed by the end of the course.

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 virtual laboratory exercises.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

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