Networks and cybersecurity (5cr)
Code: CS00CU78-3003
General information
- Enrollment
- 15.09.2017 - 14.10.2017
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 15.10.2018 - 29.04.2019
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Vanha_Open UAS and Continuing Education (vanhettu)
- Campus
- Kotka Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Cybersecurity (instruction in English)
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Networks and cybersecurity CS00CU78-3003. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
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 ?
Evaluation
Students are able to
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.
Course material
Online self-study material, online resources and remote laboratory exercises
Study forms and 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. First online session will be held at 1st of November 2018 at 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. First online session will be held at 1st of November 201 at 17:00
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. First online session will be held at 1st of November 2018 at 17:00.
Student workload
Achieving the learning outcomes requires approximately 135 hours of work of which mostly self-paced studies, exams, assignments and laboratory exercise
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
(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.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is based on learning activities, assignments and exams
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