Network Security
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IITS3104 |
| Curriculum: | IT 2021 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2023-2024) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Virtanen, Antti |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2023-2024
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3005 | IT2021-3, IT2021-3A, IT2021-3B | 2024-01-08 – 2024-03-23 | Antti Virtanen | English | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12 |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the study, student understands cybersecurity operations network principles, roles and responsibilities as well as the related technologies, tools, regulations and frameworks available. Students are able to apply knowledge and skills to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze and respond to security incidents, thus protecting systems and organizations from cybersecurity risks, threats and vulnerabilities.
Student's Workload
80 h, which contains 32 h of scheduled contact studies.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basics of Operating Systems, Linux, Data Network Services, Cybersecurity, Wide Area Networks.
Contents
An introduction to the knowledge and skills needed for a Security Analyst working with a Security Operations Center team. The core security skills needed for monitoring, detecting, investigating, analyzing and responding to security events, thus protecting systems and organizations from cybersecurity risks, threats and vulnerabilities.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Cisco Academy course material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments, laboratory exercises.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student is able to apply knowledge and skills to succesfully monitor, detect, investigate, analyze and respond to security incidents.
Grade 3: The student is able to apply knowledge and skills to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze and respond to security incidents.
Grade 1: The student understands the basics of cybersecurity operations network principles, tools and technologies and has basic skills to monitor, detect and investigate security incidents.
Assessment Methods
Assignments, laboratory exercises, final exam and skills exam.