Interconnected Networks and Network Security

The course deals with a number of topics for connecting networks and network security. This includes the following areas:

• Static and dynamic route protocols
• Network-related threats and mitigation
• Access control, ACL
• Wireless networks
• WAN technologies, VPN and remote access
• Quality of service, QoS
• Network monitoring
• Network virtualisation

Knowledge:

• K1: The candidate is familiar with basic principles and central technologies related to interconnection of networks, both locally and over larger geographical distances.
• K2: The candidate is familiar with the networks' role regarding information security.
• K3: The candidate is familiar with various threats against modern networks, and how to reduce the risk these threats impose.

Skills:

• F1: The candidate can design and install secure computer networks with basis in a distributed organization's needs.
• F2: The candidate can analyze various security solutions, and evaluate these in regard to the services the network should provide.

General competence:

• G1: The candidate is familiar with the risks an organization faces, and how these are affected by various strategies used to secure the network.
• G2: The candidate is able to participate in cross-disciplinary discussions and communicate important concepts regarding network security.

• Lectures
• Lab work in groups. The exercises are carried out on physical network equipment.
• Mandatory assignments
• Most of the teaching material is in English; some is in Norwegian.