UC3CND10 Computer Network Defence

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UC3CND10 Computer Network Defence

Course description
- NQF Level
  Bachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
- Area of Study
  Computing
- Program of Study
  Cyber Security
- ECTS
  10
- Campus
  Kristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
- Course Leader
  Barry Irwin

Introduction

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

Course Aim(s)

The course aims to examine ways in which computer systems can be defended from Cyber Attacks. During the course students will investigate a number of approaches, techniques and tools for defending computer systems from a variety of threats, covering technical, procedural and physical countermeasures.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

K1	an advanced solid and systematic understanding of the forms and types of Computer System and Network defence.
K2	an appreciation of the limitations of current defence techniques.
K3	an appreciation of the ethical and legal issues related to defence techniques.
K4	approaches to attaining and developing knowledge and awareness of current and emerging defensive techniques.

Skills

The student gain skills in

S1	to be able to critically evaluate different forms of defence.
S2	to be able to accurately deploy established techniques to defend a networks and computer systems.

General Competence

The student can demonstrate

G1	decision making in complex and time critical environments.

Course Topics

Computer Network Defence
Technical Countermeasures
Procedural Countermeasures
Physical Security Processes

Teaching Methods

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.

Resources and Equipment

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.

Prerequisite Knowledge

UC2NSE10 Network Security, UC2PEN10 Penetration Testing: Practice and Procedure, and UC2OPS10 Operating Systems, or equivalent course(s).

Reading List

The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.

Study Workload

250 nominal hours.
Study workload applies to both Campus and Online students.

Activity	Duration
Teacher-led activity	24
Teacher-supported work	48
Self-study	178

Work Requirements

Mandatory Assignments are assessed as Approved or Not Approved.

Name	Requirement	Scope	Requirement type	Comment
Mandatory Assignment			Course requirement

Assessment Strategy

All mandatory assignments must be passed in order to attempt the exam.
This course has one (1) exam contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.

The exam must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.

Form of assessment	Grading scale	Grouping	Duration of assessment
Online Exam	A-F