Course syllabus - Security in computer networks, distance course

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. 

Tuition

Tutorials, labs and other learning activities.

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 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

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

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