Curricula

Objective

The student is familiar with protocols and principles used on the Internet. The student recognizes Internet Protocol Version 4 and Version 6 addresses and name service hierarchies attached to them. The student has basic knowledge of components used in Internet traffic, such as hypertext transfer protocol, transmission control protocol, Internet Protocol and Ethernet switching.
The student identifies threats and risks associated with data transfer in public networks and understands basic principles of denial of service attacks. The student understands the connection of network operations to companies' business and internalizes the vulnerability of business through attacks from electronic systems. The student knows simple defense mechanisms.

Content

The course includes basics of common Internet network protocols. The use of Internet network protocols is studied and interpreted when connecting with public services. Vulnerabilities in protocols and their implementations are discussed in the course. Common attacks are presented utilizing practical exercises, and traditional defense mechanisms are introduced.

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory 2: The student demonstrates restricted command of the theory on Internet technologies. The student is able to analyze existing solutions and their weaknesses. The student reflects on their learning briefly.

Sufficient 1: The student’s command of Internet technologies is insufficient. The student is able to analyze existing solutions and their weaknesses passably. The student is not able to reflect on their learning.

Fail 0: : The student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: The student demonstrates a good command of the theory on Internet technologies. The student is able to analyze existing solutions and their weaknesses well and reflects on their learning.

Very good 4: The student masters the theory on Internet technologies very well. The student is able to analyze existing solutions and their weaknesses commendably and reflects on their learning very well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: The student masters excellently the theory on Internet technologies. The student is able to analyze existing solutions and their weaknesses outstandingly and reflects on their learning exceptionally.