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IMT4125

Network Security

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Gjøvik and Trondheim
Examination arrangement Written examination / Essay

About

About the course

Course content

-Network and Network Security Models -Core Network Protocols -Network Components -Network Authentication and Access Control -Routing Protocols and their Security -Network Infrastructure Protocols -Security Protocols -Selected Application Layer Protocols and their Security -Capturing and Analysing Network Traffic -Selected Attack Mechanisms

Learning outcome

On completion of the module, candidates will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge -Understanding of network and networks security models -In-depth knowledge of selected network authentication and access control mechanisms -Understanding of security and security infrastructure protocols -Understanding of selected attack mechanisms and adversarial behaviours in networks

Skills -Ability to analyse network security architecture elements and protocols -Ability to construct attack scenarios and mechanisms for selected network protocols -Ability to perform guided scientific research using appropriate methods in the network security domain

General competence -Ability to understand and analyse complex protocols and systems -Ability to cogently reason over security mechanisms and architectures -The candidate is capable of discussing professional problems, analyses and conclusions in the field of network security, with specialists, decision makers and general audience

Sustainability: Networking technology as well as security mechanisms consume a considerable amount of resources, hence efficiency is a key consideration that permeates the domain. The module helps to identify mechanisms offering required security guarantees with the lowest resource cost.

Learning methods and activities

-Lectures -Project work -Reflection -Essay

Additional information: Candidates are expected to select a topic for a term paper and perform independent study on an active research area connected to the topics covered in the module. The course will be made accessible for both campus and remote students. The lectures in the course will be given on campus Gjøvik or online as required and will be recorded and streamed on a best-effort basis. Both lecture notes and recordings will be made available via the electronic learning management system.

Compulsory requirements: None

Further on evaluation

Re-sit examination for the written exam in August (re-sit can be changed to oral exam). -Students must undertake both term paper and written exam. No re-sit for the term paper.

Forms of assessment: -The written examination (3 h) contributes 67% to the final result, and the term paper 33%. Both term paper and written examination must be passed to pass the course.

Retake can be carried out for some partial assessments without all partial assessments having to be taken up again.

Students must comply with all NTNU regulations on aids and materials and must prepare their papers individually.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security (MSTCNNS)
Information Security (MIS)
Information Security (MISD)
Information Security (MISEB)

Course materials

-M. Collins: Network Security Through Data Analysis: Building Situational Awareness, 2nd ed.. O'Reilly, 2017

-W. Stallings: Cryptography and Network Security, 8th ed., 2022

-J. Forshaw: Attacking Network Protocols. No Starch Press, 2017

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
IMT4582 5 sp Autumn 2017
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Information Security

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Information Security and Communication Technology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination / Essay
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Written examination
Weighting 67/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.
Essay
Weighting 33/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

Written examination
Weighting 67/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.