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COURSE SYLLABUS

Internet Security 7.5 credits

Internetsäkerhet

Second cycle, A7011N

Version

Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2020 Sp 2 - Present

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Education level Second cycle	Grade scale U G VG *	Subject Information Technology	Subject group (SCB) Computer Technology
Main field of study Information Security

Entry requirements

Minimum 120 ECTS of university studies including 60 ECTS in the areas of computer or system science. The course is given in English, so good English skills are also a prerequisite.

More information about English language requirements

Selection

The selection is based on 20-285 credits

Course Aim

The course will have materials on fundamental concepts, up-to-date knowledge, and practical exercises in the Internet security domain. After the course, the student will be able to:

1.     Explain and summarize the fundamental concepts, standards, importance, function and scope of Internet
        security.
2. Gain in-depth knowledge on the recent trends in the Internet security area.
3. Evaluate and configure basic network elements such as routers, switches, and firewalls towards achieving a
        secure Internet.
4. Perform a review on the up-to-date products and services in the area of Internet security.
5. Evaluate and enforce security mechanisms to build a secure Internet within organizations.
6. Gain an understanding of the Internet security vulnerabilities and their impacts on information security in
organizations.

Contents

The course covers a number of key concepts within Internet and network security, and additionally the relationships in between these concepts in order to create a full picture regarding what is required to achieve an adequate level of Internet security in organizations.

Realization

During the course, students will work on individual tasks and group tasks. For group work, students will collaborate with each other using a variety of collaboration tools. Course material will cover the fundamental concepts, standards, importance, function and scope Internet security. Students will need to apply a security methodology, when designing a solution to a given security scenario. To comprehensively understand Internet security concepts, students will need to perform some research to find up-to-date materials, write short essays, and purse laboratory exercises. In this way, the student will identify further individual need to acquire more knowledge on the topics covered by the course. The student’s ability to cooperate with other students can also be practiced during the course.

Lectures will cover current and future Internet security concepts, analysis and design, security models, research techniques, and how to integrate architecture into an organization’s security policy.

Teaching is in English and on Internet for distance students or at campus for the students living here. IT support: Learning management system (Canvas), e-mail and phone.

Canvas Learning Management System is used for delivering course material, information and submissions. Knowledge is shared and created within the course through virtual meetings with teachers and other students for discussions, supervision, teamwork and seminars. For student on campus there will be meetings on campus.

Examination

Individual tasks and group tasks, 6 hp (U, G, or VG)
Written exam, 1.5 hp (U, G, or VG)

In order for a student to get VG in the whole course, a VG grade must be accomplished in the individual tasks and group tasks and in the written exam.
For the G grade, a student should achieve a grade G in the individual tasks and group tasks, as well as in the written exam.

Remarks

Technical requirements: Access to PC, microphone, webcam, a permission to install software, and Internet connection of minimum 0,5 Mbps.

Transition terms

The course A7011N is equal to A0001N

Examiner

Christer Åhlund

Transition terms

The course A7011N is equal to A0001N

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2018 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Title: Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards (6th Edition)
Author: William Stallings
Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Pearson; 6th edition

There are two different versions of the above book, the USA version and the International version. The USA version is more expensive, but if you live in the USA, that may be the only one you can purchase. The other version is the less expensive International version, so you can purchase either version:

USA Version: (published on August 7, 2016)
ISBN-10: 013452733X
ISBN-13: 978-0134527338

International Version: (published on December 5th, 2016)
ISBN-10: 1292154853
ISBN-13: 978-1292154855

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Course offered by

Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	HP	Status	From period	Title
0004	Individual tasks and group tasks	U G VG *	6.00	Mandatory	A18
0006	Written exam	U G VG *	1.50	Mandatory	A19

Study guidance

Study guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.

Syllabus established

by 19 Feb 2010

Last revised

by Jonny Johansson, HUL SRT 21 Aug 2020

Published:18 August 2014

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