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CCNA Security (5 cr)

Code: 5051163-3003

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2019 - 17.01.2020

Timing

07.01.2020 - 30.04.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

Teachers

  • Vesa Slotte
  • Mauri Suhonen

Teacher in charge

Vesa Slotte

Groups

  • PTIVIS18T
    PTIVIS18T

Objective

After completing the course the student: i
-is able to explain the basic concepts of network security
-secure a network against threats and attacks.

Content

-modern network security threats
-securing network devices
-Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA)
-implementing firewalls with Cisco routers and security appliances
-implementing Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
-securing the Local Area Network
-cryptographic systems
-implementing Virtual Private Networks
-managing a secure network

Materials

https://www.netacad.com/

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on the laboratory exercises (% completed), online module exams, online final exam and a practical laboratory exam. A minimum weighted score of 60% is required. The weights are

Laboratory work 15%
Module exams 15%
Online final 20%
Lab exam 50%

In addition, the student can gain up to 8% extra points by completing the lab exam ahead of schedule.

It is possible to complete the laboratory exercises by either doing the individual tasks from chapters 1 to 10, or the comprehensive lab from chapter 11. If the latter is chosen, the lab exam must be completed before the Spring Holiday.