UC3CNA10 Computer Network Attack
UC3CNA10 Computer Network Attack
- 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 LeaderNelson Uto
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
The course aims to investigate ways in which computer systems can be compromised and attacked, providing a broad exploration of the issues involved in Cyber Attack. During the course students will exploring a variety of threat agents and how these take advantage of system vulnerabilities. The concept of ‘Cyber Attacks’ is studied in order to appropriately and effectively defend a system against such attacks.
The student has knowledge of
| K1 | a broad knowledge of the forms and types of computer attacks. |
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| K2 | an in-depth knowledge of the ways to attack a computer system. |
| K3 | the ethical and legal issues related to computer attacks. |
| K4 | approaches to attaining and developing knowledge and awareness of current and emerging attack techniques. |
The student gain skills in
| S1 | the use of appropriate tools and techniques to identify possible avenues of attack against a computer system. |
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The student can demonstrate
| G1 | analysis of a novel system for possible avenues of attack and to exploit identified vulnerabilities. |
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- 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, e.g., webcam, microphone, headphones.
UC2OPS10 Operating Systems, UC2PEN10 Penetration Testing: Practice and Procedure, and UC2NSE10 Network Security 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 |
Teacher-supported work | 48 |
Self-study | 178 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Oral Test | A-F | ||
Online Exam | A-F |