Network Security

Selected topics within routing and switching, network security and wireless networking;

The topics covered could include, but are not limited, to:
-WAN concepts and technologies (e.g. PPP, HDLC)
-Network Monitoring
-Network Security Threats
-AAA, Firewalls, IPS/IDS
-Cryptographic Systems, VPN
-Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
-Wireless networking theory (waves, antennas)
-Wireless access points
-Wireless controllers

Knowledge:
-The candidate possesses thorough knowledge in the fields of scaling networks and Wide Area Networks (WAN)
-The candidate possesses thorough knowledge of Network Security
-The candidate possesses thorough knowledge of Wireless Networks

Skills:
-The candidate is capable of performing advanced network administration tasks
-The candidate knows relevant methods and technologies to secure data networks
-The candidate is capable of planning and implementing small to medium scale wireless networks, and is able to do justified choices regarding wireless safety.

General Competence:
-The candidate is capable of working independently and in groups in the field of data communication and network security.
-The candidate is capable of designing, analyzing, and performing maintenance on complex networks and network security.
-The candidate can evaluate the need and use of wireless networks in small to medium size organizations, in relation to other infrastructures

Objectives:
After completion of the course, the students:
-Will have knowledge of the most used standards and protocols for WANs and wireless networks.
-Will understand and apply the principles of network security.

-Lectures
-Self study
-Laboratory work (attendance in Gjøvik is mandatory)
-Project work