Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

You will understand common security technologies for computer networking, virtual and cloud networks, and communication in distributed systems. You will be able to read security protocol specifications, analyze their security, and apply and evaluate them critically in the development of secure systems.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 22.10.2024 - 28.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tuomas Aura, Mohit Sethi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Common security protocols and architectures for the Internet, virtual and cloud networks, wireless networks, local area networks, and connected devices. Securing the communication in new network-based services and applications. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Examination, exercises.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 24 h, exercises 60 h, individual study 44 h.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures and handouts. 

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II