Network Support and Security, 7.5 credits

Main field of study with advanced study

Digital Forensics, First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements. (G1F)

The course Networking Basics 7,5 credits. English 6 or English level 2. Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted for those with foreign grades.

The course is part of the Cybersecurity Analyst Course Package (60 credits). The course is also offered as a standalone course.

The aim of the course is for the student to develop a basic understanding of computer network security, security risks and cybersecurity. Furthermore, the student should be able to design and practically implement security solutions in the TCP/IP network.

Following successful completion of the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• explain different types of network attacks and mitigation strategies

• describe encryption techniques and how they are used in computer networks

Skills and ability

• identify and analyze security issues in computer networks
• manage, configure, and troubleshoot virtual private networks (VPNs)
• configure firewalls and endpoint security
• monitor different types of network traffic

Judgement and approach

• analyze security risks and plan a structured security policy
• describe the importance of security in networks

The course provides an introduction to network security and cybersecurity, focusing on fundamental principles, key concepts, relevant subfields, and terminology. The course covers various aspects of network security, including commonly used protocols and standards, as well as established cryptographic algorithms. It also addresses mechanisms for traffic control within and between networks through firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Methods for protecting local networks from security threats are discussed, along with ensuring secure administrative access through AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) and the implementation of secure tunnels. The course also includes practical applications of VPN technologies, firewall configuration, and endpoint security solutions.

Teaching consists of lectures and laboratory sessions.

Assessment is carried out through an individual written and practical exam, as well as laboratory work.

If there are special reasons, the examiner may make exceptions from the specified examination format and allow a student to be examined in another way. Special reasons can e.g. be study support for students with disabilities.

Course evaluation is part of the course. This evaluation offers guidance in the future development and planning of the course. Course evaluation is documented and made available to the students.