Course - Interconnected Networks and Network Security - DCSG2001
Interconnected Networks and Network Security
New from the academic year 2020/2021
About
About the course
Course content
The course includes various topics related to interconnected networks and network security. This includes the following areas:
- WAN Technologies
- Dynamic routing protocols
- Quality of Service, QoS
- Access management, firewalls and IDS/IPS
- Remote access and VPN
- Network related threats
- Monitoring of networks
- Wireless networks.
Learning outcome
- Knowledge:
K1: The candidate is familiar with basic principles and central technologies related to interconnection of networks, both locally and over larger geographical distances.
K2: The candidate is familiar with the networks' role regarding information security.
K3: The candidate is familiar with various threats against modern networks, and how to reduce the risk these threats impose.
- Skills:
F1: The candidate can design and install secure computer networks with basis in a distributed organization's needs.
F2: The candidate can analyze various security solutions, and evaluate these in regard to the services the network should provide.
- General competence:
G1: The candidate is familiar with the risks an organization faces, and how these are affected by various strategies used to secure the network.
G2: The candidate is able to participate in cross-disciplinary discussions and communicate important concepts regarding network security.
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures
- Group work
- Laboratory work (attendance in the lab at Gjøvik is mandatory)
- Coursework requirements: Mandatory assignments must be approved before the candidate will be permitted to attend the final exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory tasks
Further on evaluation
- Re-sit examination in August.
- Mandatory assignments must be approved before the candidate will be permitted to attend the final exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security (BDIGSEC)
Recommended previous knowledge
DCST1006, DCSG1006, IMT2006 or similar courses
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the study program "Bachelor in Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security"
Course materials
- Cisco NetAcademy teaching materials
- Handouts/articles/slides from the lectures.
- Recommended background material: Kurose, J. and Ross, K.W., "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach", seventh edition. Pearson
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| DCST2001 | 7.5 sp | |
| IMT2007 | 7.5 sp | |
| IMT2521 | 2.5 sp | |
| IMT2631 | 2.5 sp | |
| IMT2641 | 2.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Computer Science
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2020
Home exam (1)
Submission 2020-12-07 Time Release 09:00
Submission 11:00 Duration 2 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
- Other comments
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.