Course - Applied Network Security - IMT2641
Applied Network Security
About
About the course
Course content
Threats and weaknesses for networks
Secure access to network components
AAA: authentication, authorization, accounting
Firewalls
IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems)
End-to-end security
LAN Security
Cryptographic methods
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Security strategies and security policies (ISMS)
Project: Developing a Network Security Plan for a SME and implement it as far as possible
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate knows common and advanced threats and attacks against IT-Systems and Networks
The candidate learns adequate security measures and protocols including encryption
Basics of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
The candidate develops a practical approach for setting up a security concept for small and medium enterprise, realized it in a practical environment and introduced the measures during a presentation
Skills:
The candidate will be able to evaluate different threat structures and develop counter measures
The candidate will be able to secure access to network components and set up AAA measures (authentication, authorization and accounting)
The candidate is able to control network access with packet filters (ACL)
The candidate is able to setup and serve Firewall Systems for protecting the network
The candidate is able to setup IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)
The candidate can establish end-to-end security using VPN (Virtual Private Network)
The candidate can develop security strategies and implement them for small and medium enterprises (SME and develop an appropriate ISMS)
General competence:The candidate understands the technological and management principals of securing computer networks and he/she is able to develop and implement a network security strategy for small and medium enterprises
Learning methods and activities
Forelesninger|Gruppearbeid|Lab.øvelser|Nettbasert Læring|Nettstøttet læring|Prosjektarbeid
Further on evaluation
Utfyllende om kontinuasjon:
Re-sit for Digital Exam is possible
A Re-Sit for the project and Skill-Test is not possible, it has to be repeated one year later
Vurderingsformer:
Digital exam (25%)
Hands-on Skill-Test (25%)
Group Work - based on a presentation and implementation within the group. The grade will be also defined during discussions of the work progress with the advisor (50%)
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Drift av nettverk og datasystemer (BDR)
Recommended previous knowledge
IMT2431 Data Networks and Network Security
IMT2521 Network Administration
IMT2282 Operating Systems
Required previous knowledge
Passed successfully IMT2431 and IMT2521 (permitted if IMT2521 re-sit is pending and will be passed)
Course materials
CISCO Networking Academy curriculum.
additional Literature will be announced regularly
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IMT2007 | 3.7 sp |
Subject areas
- Information Technology and Informatics
Contact information
Course coordinator
- Thomas Kemmerich
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology