The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
  • 4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competences:

Theoretical and practical insight in the most
fundamental networking protocols

Network installation and administration

Network Security

SDG's in focus:
#9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You understand the most fundamental networking
protocols in the Internet. (Knowledge)

You can design, install and administer computer
networks and services. (Skills)

You can critically analyse the security in
computer networks and network services. (Approach)

You can protect computer networks and services
against the most common threats. (Skills)

Course contents

Introduction to Networks
Attacks on Networks
Penetration testing
Network protocols, networking devices and their
vulnerabilities
Firewalls
Internet Technologies
Encryption/Decryption
Routing
VPN/Proxies
Network Security

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Technology and learning

Study activities

  • Lectures - 35 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 100 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Assessment is based on preject reports, quizzes and
excercises.

Teacher

  • Karlsson Jonny
  • Welander Fredrik

Examiner

Welander Fredrik

Group size

No limit (1 student enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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