Network Security (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan and perform penetration testing
- apply covert techniques to scan and attack a network
- assess and prevent security gaps in a network infrastructure
- implement security controls to network security
- identify and apply tools and techniques used to evade IDS, firewalls, and honeypots

Location and time

# Fully online studies: Not dependent on place or time (virtual studies).
# Starting on Week-35 and ends on Week-48 (Complete weekly schedule will be provided to eligible and accepted students).

Materials

# Learning material is based on the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) modules.
# The study unit provides preparatory training for CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) but not the certification exam.

Teaching methods

# This study unit is fully online learning with the possibilities of volunteer tutoring meetings with the teachers.
# The tutoring meetings are not compulsory. Any student can participate in tutoring meeting if they need any help from teachers.
# Virtual studies, weekly basis virtual learning, and assignments

Employer connections

Nokia and Digia HackAthon (Student will be eligible to participate in HackAthon event if s/he participating in this study unit).

Exam schedules

# Study unit starts on week 35
# Study unit ends on week 48
# Detailed schedule is released at the beginning of the study unit
NOTE: There can be minor scheduling changes.

International connections

Teachers and students group are international (Finnish and English degree programme students). A teacher is also representing Finland in European Cybersecurity Organisation (EU, Brussels) as a chairman of the working group.

Student workload

Kindly notice following carefully before registering for the study unit. This is a professional training study unit and it requires regular weekly learning effort.
5 credits | Total 137.5 hours of student learning time | 8-10 hours per week

Content scheduling

# Study unit starts on week 35
# Study unit ends on week 48
Module-1:
Business and Industry Influences and Risks
Organizational Security and Privacy Policies
Module-2:
Risk Mitigation Strategies and Controls
Risk Metric Scenarios for Enterprise Security
Module-3:
Integrating Network and Security Components, Concepts, and Architectures
Integrating Security Controls for Host Devices
Module-4:
Integrating Controls for Mobile and Small Form Factor Devices
Selecting Software Security Controls
Module-5:
Conducting Security Assessments
Implementing Incident Response and Recovery
Module-6:
Integrating Hosts, Storage, and Applications in the Enterprise
Integrating Cloud and Virtualization Technologies in the Enterprise
Module-7:
Integrating and Troubleshooting Advanced AAA Technologies
Implementing Cryptographic Techniques
Module-8:
Secure Communication and Collaboration Solutions
Applying Research Methods for Trend and Impact Analysis
Module-9:
Implementing Security Activities across the Technology Life Cycle
Interacting across Diverse Business Units

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

We are here to help in your learning process and professional competencies. However, consider following points before enrolling in the study unit.
o Study unit is suitable for graduate-level student finished first-semester compulsory studies.
o The student must know: how a company/organization works.
o The student knows the basics of ICT-technologies.
o The student is able to study independently with a weekly schedule.
o The student is willing to put effort for own learning.
NOTE: Any student finished Introduction to Information Security or Information Security Management study unit will get priority for the enrollment acceptance.