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Course syllabus - Network Security
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
DVA498
Valid from
Autumn semester 2026
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1F (Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Main area(s)
Computer Science
Organisation
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Ratified
2024-01-18
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.
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Books
Network security: private communication in a public world
ISBN: 9780136643609
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:
- apply cryptographic methods to achieve the desired level of network security, depending on the targeted applications,
- explain the advantages and disadvantages of different key management techniques,
- independently search for relevant literature and research results, and
- 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 at advanced level. In addition, confidence in computer communication, routing and switching that can be acquired in the course Computer Networks 7.5 credits. In addition Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 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 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