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Course syllabus - Security in computer networks, distance course

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

DVA240

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

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

Organisation

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Ratified

2016-01-27

Revised

2025-11-03

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2024-11-21
    • Latest update: 2025-05-27

    Other materials

    Webbaserat material tillhandahålls under kursens gång.

Objectives

The course provides theoretical and practical knowledge in network security.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

  1. implementing a perimeter security by configuring firewalls and routers
  2. explain and implement IP-sec and VPN solutions
  3. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of how to secure the switches and routers in a computer network
  4. demonstrate a good understanding of the various threats and attacks towards network resources
  5. understand and explain the basics of cryptography and hashing
  6. understand and explain the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  7. 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.

Specific requirements

Confidence within routing and switching. This can be achieved by finishing the course Computer Networks I 7,5 ECTS credits or corresponding.

Examination

Laboratory work (LAB1), 2,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-5 and 7, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Examination at home (HEM1), 5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-7, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps with DVA211/DVA276 Security in Computer Networks, 6 credits with DVA252 Information Security and also 7,5 credits with DVA302 Security in Converged Networks.