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Security in computer networks, distance course

  • Credits 7.5  credits
  • Education level First cycle
  • Study location Distance with no obligatory meetings
  • Course code DVA240
  • Main area Computer Science

 

With the constant grows of connectivity and networks becoming more heterogeneous, flexible and opened, security is of utmost importance. In this course you will get an introduction to network security!

About the course

This course provides an introduction into network security and covers core security concepts such as, e.g., firewalls, authentication, certificate management, encryption, "stateful packet inspection", VPN and others. During the course you are provided with slide and video materials as well as a set of practical assignments and thus gain both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.

 

You will learn to

  • implement a perimeter security by configuring firewalls and routers
  • explain and implement IP-sec and VPN solutions
  • demonstrate a thorough knowledge of how to secure the switches and routers in a computer network and have a good understanding of the various threats and attacks towards network resources
  • understand and explain the basics of cryptography and hashing
  • understand and explain the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and understand the importance of and be able to create policies and documentation for an organization.

 

Requirements

Below you find the entry requirements for the course. If you do not fulfill the requirements, you can get your eligibility evaluated based on knowledge acquired in other ways, such as work experience, other studies etcetera. Read more in Application information below.


Occasions for this course

  • Spring semester 2023

    Scope

    7.5 credits

    Time

    2023-01-16 - 2023-06-04 (part time 25%)

    Education level

    First cycle

    Course type

    Freestanding course

    Application code

    MDU-14035

    Language

    English

    Study location

    Independent of location

    Teaching form

    Distance learning
    Number of mandatory occasions including examination: 0
    Number of other physical occasions: 0

    Course syllabus & literature

    See course plan and literature list (DVA240)

    Specific requirements

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

    Selection

    Upper secondary (high school) grades, Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test, University credits

Spring semester 2024

  • Spring semester 2024

    Scope

    7.5 credits

    Time

    2024-01-15 - 2024-06-02 (part time 25%)

    Education level

    First cycle

    Course type

    Freestanding course

    Application code

    MDU-14541

    Language

    English

    Study location

    Independent of location

    Teaching form

    Distance learning
    Number of mandatory occasions including examination: 0
    Number of other physical occasions: 0

    Course syllabus & literature

    See course plan and literature list (DVA240)

    Specific requirements

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

    Selection

    Upper secondary (high school) grades, Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test, University credits

Questions about the course?

If you have any questions about the course, please contact the Course Coordinator.

Senior Lecturer

Svetlana Girs

+4621101347

svetlana.girs@mdu.se

Application information

You’ll find the entry requirements in the course description. After submitting your application, the next step is to submit documentation to demonstrate your eligibility for the course. Most academic credentials from Sweden are retrieved automatically. Wait a few days after submitting your application - if you still can’t see your academic credentials om My pages, please upload them.

If you have studied in another country, you must provide transcripts of your academic studies and of your English proficiency. Exactly what you need to submit and how, depends on several factors. You can read more on universityadmissions.se or antagning.se.

If the course requires work experience, you need to provide an employer’s certificate. You can download a template for employer’s certificate below.

No academic qualifications?

Many courses requires that you have previous academies studies, but we can validate work experience to determine whether you have the qualifications for the course.

If you don’t have the formal qualifications required, please send in a certificate of employment (current or previous) and a CV/Description of competence that describes your educational and professional background. Please include a short description of your work experience, not only the work title.

Use the CV/ Description of competence template below and fill in the information requested.

You can also use our template for Employers certificate if you like.

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If you have any questions regarding eligibility or application please send an e-mail to lifelonglearning@mdu.se