Data Networks and Information Security (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the structure and operation of data networks in relation to the following terms: Local area networks, wireless networks, internet
- describe the functionality of IP-networks and key internet protocols
- identify and describe common information security threats faced by organizations data networks

Location and time

26.08.2025 16.15 - 18.00 External room : Zoom
01.09.2025 14.00 - 16.00 B407 (40 persons)
02.09.2025 18.15 - 20.00 External room : Zoom
16.09.2025 16.15 - 18.00 B405 (50 persons)
22.09.2025 11.45 - 13.45 B404 (40 persons)
13.10.2025 09.00 - 11.00 B404 (40 persons)
14.10.2025 16.15 - 18.00 External room : Zoom

Materials

Networking Concepts
OSI Model
TCP/IP
Windows client and Server OS
Introducing Active Directory concept
Introducing Cloud computing
Network Security

Teaching methods

This is a blended learning course.
Contact sessions will be conducted in daytime as well as in evenings.
In classroom / Also few sessions will be conducted via Zoom

Networking Concepts
Introducing Active Directory concept
Introducing Cloud computing
Network Security

26.08.2025 16.15 - 18.00 External room : Zoom
01.09.2025 14.00 - 16.00 B407 (40 persons)
02.09.2025 18.15 - 20.00 External room : Zoom
16.09.2025 16.15 - 18.00 B405 (50 persons)
22.09.2025 11.45 - 13.45 B404 (40 persons)
13.10.2025 09.00 - 11.00 B404 (40 persons)
14.10.2025 16.15 - 18.00 External room : Zoom

Completion alternatives

According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The
recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The
competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or
another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the
same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.”

Content scheduling

Networking Concepts
OSI Model
TCP/IP
Windows client and Server OS
Introducing Active Directory concept
Introducing Cloud computing
Network Security

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or
notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the
first contact session, their enrolment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the
study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies
the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required
from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice
president, education 7/2019).