UC3CND10 Computer Network Defence

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 - Bergen, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
    • Course Leader
      Barry Irwin
Used in other programs
  • Cyber Security
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
  1. 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.
  2. All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
  3. Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
  4. 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
  1. 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
  2. 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).
  3. Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, e.g., webcam, microphone, headphones.
Prerequisite Knowledge

UC2OPS10 Operating Systems, UC2PEN10 Penetration Testing: Practice and Procedure, and UC2NSE10 Network Security 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.

ActivityDuration
Teacher-led activity
24
Teacher-supported work
48
Self-study
178
Work Requirements

Mandatory Assignments are assessed as Approved or Not Approved.

NameRequirementScopeRequirement typeComment
Mandatory Assignment
Course requirement
Assessment Strategy

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 assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Online Exam
A-F