Course syllabus - Network Security
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
DVA498
Valid from
Autumn semester 2024
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1F (Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Computer Science
School
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2024-01-18
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
Network security : private communication in a public world
Third edition : Boston : Addison-Wesley, [2023] - 542 sidor med varierande paginering
ISBN: 9780136643609 LIBRIS-ID: dvf28qksbgsj54bs
Objectives
The course aims to give the student solid knowledge in network security, including methods and techniques for network security and key management, and to give skills in literature search, report writing, and presentation.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
1. apply cryptographic methods to achieve the desired level of network security, depending on the targeted applications,
2. explain the advantages and disadvantages of different key management techniques,
3. independently search for relevant literature and research results, and
4. in speech and writing describe and discuss the possibilities and limitations of different network security solutions.
Course content
The course focuses on developing solid knowledge in network security, and to navigate between the different layers in the computer networks in order to comply with the overall security requirements. The course covers both cryptographic methods and key management, and the interplay between the different methods to achieve the desired level of network security over time. The students will work in a project where they will analyze and develop network security solutions based on a selected scenario. The project will continuously be reported and presented, and discussed with other students and teachers in a series of seminars.
Specific requirements
Cybersecurity Fundamentals, 7.5 hp. In addition confidence in computer communication, routing and switching that can be acquired in the course Datakommunikation I nätverk 7,5 hp. In addition, Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6 are required. For courses given in entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish B/Swedish 3.
Examination
Project (PRO1), a project that is presented in a series of seminars and reports, 5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-4, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.
Seminar (SEM1), seminar series with final reporting, 2,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 2 and 4, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
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