Internet Networks and Security (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Networks start in first period and Security in second period (preliminary, can change when course begings)

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- can name the devices and services used to support communications in data networks and the Internet
- is able to set up PC device connection to a network and solve common connection problems with relevant tools
- understands IP addressing and private addresses in LAN networks
- is familiar with network protocol stack model
- can use virtual machine on own computer
- can name and explain the basic principles of information security
- is familiar with information security risk management and vulnerabilities
- can understand the importance of information security for the Internet and operations in organizations and society
- understands privacy principles on personal level

Content

- network terminology and protocols
- IP-addressing and subnetting
- building Wireless and Wired Local Area Network
- building a Connected Network
- network devices hardware and software

- basic principles of information security
- use and importance of information security for operations in organization
- basic principles of privavy on personal level

Materials

Materials are distributed through ITSlearning platform.

Teaching methods

Lectures, demos, laboratory work, independent study.

Exam schedules

Tests at the end of both parts. Both tests have two separate time slots. There is no retake opportunity.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Contact teaching.
The teaching material is in English.

Completion alternatives

Demonstrating an equivalent amount of knowledge with previous trainings or certificates. Skills test.

Student workload

Lectures and demos 10x2h = 20h
Laboratory work 6x3h=18h
Homework and self-study = 68h
Test preparation = 20h
Tests 2 x 2h = 4h

A total of 130 hours

Evaluation methods and criteria

At least 50% attendance at lectures.

Demo assignments and laboratory work / networks 25 p
Exam / information networks 25 p

Demo assignments and laboratory work / security 30 p
Test / information security 20 p

The overall result is the sum of the results of the assignments and exams. Max 100p.

Failed (0)

The student does not know the basic concepts of the field.
Less than 50 points in total score or less than 50% attendance at lectures.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows the basic concepts to some extent.
50-69 points in total score and at least 50% attendance at lectures.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student knows the basic concepts quite well.
70-89 points in total score and at least 50% attendance at lectures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the basic concepts very well and can apply knowledge to the basic needs of networks and information security.
Over 90 points in total score and at least 50% attendance at lectures.

Further information

The student needs his own computer that can run Intel architecture virtual machines. In addition, it is recommended to get your own USB-ethernet adapter if the machine does not have a fixed ethernet connection.
Distribution of materials and other information about the course takes place through the Itslearning platform.