Networks and cybersecurity (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 ?

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