Internet Infrastructure and Security (10cr)

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
For tiko students: study units R0240 ICT-toimintaympäristö, R0241 Tiedonhallinta ja tietokannat & R0242 Tietoverkot ja tietoturva
For BIT students: study units R0277 ICT Environment and Infrastructure, R0279 Information Management and Databases & R0280 Data Networks and Information Security
Or equivalent competence.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- comprehend and describe the operations and protocols in global
IP networks
- calculate IP subnets and supernets
- comprehend and describe security vulnerabilities in IP network
infrastructure
- compare and contrast IPv6 to IPv4
- comprehend and describe the functional concepts and security
risks in wireless networking
- comprehend and describe the functional concepts and security
risks in cloud computing

Teaching methods

The study unit is available on-line. Participation to the on-line lectures, discussions and group work is expected.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Studies during this study unit are based on lectures and lecture materials. Lectures are recorded. Material for additional support and/or further reading will be announced at the beginning of the study unit or theme.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If the student is familiar with the themes covered in the study unit, it is possible to contact the lecturers before the study unit begins or within the first week after the first meeting to discuss the possibility of recognizing and demonstrating the skills in the HOT-process.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

The study unit has guest lectures from visiting working-life experts.

Student workload

The student is expected to be able schedule his/her work according to the the schedule of the study unit implementation. Approving any late work is in the lecturer's discretion.

Content and scheduling

The study unit contents at a glance:
- IP networks (subnetting and supernetting. Manual calculation of IP subnets).
- Configuring switches and routers - basics.
- ISO/OSI network protocol model and networks security.

Themes 2-4 are based on expert lectures on contemporary network security related issues. The themes will be published as soon as the guest lectures are agreed and verified. Examples from previous years:
- IPv6 networks and security
- Wireless and mobile networking security issues
- IoT and its' security
- Public cloud security

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Grading is based on weighted grades of the assignments during the study unit. The assignment groups and their weights are published in the on-line environment at the beginning of the study unit implementation.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not participated in the work during the study unit implementation or has not been able to finish the assignments at required level and/or schedule.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has participated in most of the work during the study unit and has demonstrated adequate level of skills and expertise in the assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has participated actively in most of the work during the study unit and has demonstrated good skills and expertise in the assignments. The written answers use professional language and terms and are based on valid sources.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has participated actively in the work during the study unit and has demonstrated excellent skills and expertise in the assignments. Written work showcases good control of professional language and terms. The answers are well argued and are supported by academically solid, up-to-date sources that are used correctly.