UC2NSE10 Network Security
UC2NSE10 Network Security
- Course description
- NQF LevelBachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
 - Area of StudyComputing
 - Program of StudyCyber Security
 - ECTS10
 - CampusKristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Bergen, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
 - Course LeaderBertram Haskins
 
 
- Cyber Security
 - Digital Forensics
 
Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.
Included in the following bachelor's degrees:
- Cyber Security
 - Digital Forensics
 
The course aims to provide students with a detailed overview of security issues relating to network configuration. Students will explore common network security flaws; learn how these flaws can be exploited and the required countermeasures to secure the network against intruders / misuse.
The student has knowledge of
| K1 | network security threats and common security problems. | 
|---|---|
| K2 | issues relating to the exploitation of weak network security. | 
| K3 | how to implement strong network security practices. | 
The student gain skills in
| S1 | use the tools and techniques required to securely configure a network. | 
|---|---|
| S2 | be able to construct and securely configure a network. | 
- Fundamentals of Network Security
 - Network Device Security and Networking Monitoring
 - Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
 - Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
 - Introduction to Common Network Threats
 
- Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
 - All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
 - Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
 - Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.
 
- Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
- literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
 - streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
 - video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
 - tools, software and libraries, where applicable
 
 - Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
- Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
 
 - Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, a webcam, and headphones (or a similar alternative).
 
UC1NPR10 Network Principles, or equivalent course(s).
The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.
| Activity | Duration | 
|---|---|
Teacher-led activity  | 24 Hour(s)  |  
Teacher-supported work  | 48 Hour(s)  |  
Self-study  | 178 Hour(s)  |  
This course has two (2) exams contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.
All exams must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | 
|---|---|---|---|
Online Exam  | A-F  | ||
Online Exam  | A-F  | 
