Networks and cybersecurity (5 op)

Tavoitteet

After completing the study unit you are able to identify cybersecurity threats facing data communication networks and implement solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks in the network infrastructure. You understand the risks of data communications services and Internet and are able to implement solutions to protect the connections. You also understand the special needs of datacenter networks, industrial networks and other specialized use cases. You are able to document the policies required to maintain high level of networking security.

Sisältö

What are the cybersecurity threats facing data communication networks?
How to apply countermeasures in the network infrastructure?
How do you implement solutions to protect data communications services?
How do you take cybersecurity of the specialized networks into account?
How to plan and document communication networks cybersecurity?

Arviointi

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.

Opiskelumateriaali

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

Opiskelumuodot ja -menetelmät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
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.

Opintoja nopeuttava oppimisväylä:
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

Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
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.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

Achieving the learning outcomes requires approximately 135 hours of work of which mostly self-paced studies, exams, assignments and laboratory exercise

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

(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.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Assessment is based on learning activities, assignments and exams

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

Esitietovaatimukset

Introduction to Cybersecurity