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Course syllabus - Security in Computer Networks
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
DVA211
Valid from
Autumn semester 2013
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Computer Science
School
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2013-02-13
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
CCNA Security Course Booklet Version 1.1
Cisco Press, 2012
Objectives
The course provides theoretical and practical knowledge in network security.
Learning outcomes
The student will after the course be able to:
- Implementing a perimeter security by configuring firewalls and routers with security_IOS (
- Explain and implement IP-sec and VPN solutions
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of how to secure the switches and routers in a computer network
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the various threats such as viruses, trojans and DoS attacks
- Understand and explain the basics of cryptography and hashing
- Understand and explain the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Understand the importance of and be able to create policies and documentation for an organization
Course content
Certificate Management, Encryption, ACL, "stateful packet inspection" and VPN. The course includes a web-based course material or similar literature in book form that might be bought.
Tuition
Lectures, tutorials and labs.
Specific requirements
Confidence within routing and switching, this can be achieved by Computer Networks I 7,5 ECTS credits and Computer Networks II 7,5 ECTS credits or corresponding.
Examination
Exercise, laboratory work (LAB1), 3.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination (TEN1), 4 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course overlaps completely with Security in Converged Networks.