IN3210 – Network and Communications Security
Course description
Course content
Network and communications security is an important part of information security: a large portion of IT-related attacks are performed either using network connections or are directed at network infrastructures. .
A majority of modern systems also depend on communication over networks. This course focuses on the application of cryptographic protocols and network protection techniques to secure computer networks and communication.
Learning outcome
After completing this course:
- you will have knowledge about cryptographic foundations of network and communications security
- you will be able to manage cryptographic keys, certificates and crypto parameters
- you will understand network/communication security protocols
- you will be able to configure network perimeter security and security monitoring
- you will have knowledge about security of global, local and wireless networks
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for?in Studentweb.
Special admission requirements
In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:
- Mathematics R1 or Mathematics (S1+S2)
The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements (in Norwegian).
Recommended previous knowledge
General knowledge about networking and computer security, e.g. IN2140 and IN2120.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with IN4210 – Network and Communications Security.
- 8 credits overlap with TEK5500 – Security in distributed systems (discontinued).
- 8 credits overlap with UNIK4250 – Security in distributed systems (continued).
Teaching
The course will have:
2 hours of lectures per week (plenary sessions)
2 hours of workshops per week (plenary sessions)
The workshop sessions will be used for seminar talks given by students and practical exercises.
Submission of compulsory assignments is required.
Examination
4 hours?written exam. All compulsory assignments must be approved before you can take the exam.
It will also be counted as one of your three attempts to sit the exam for this course if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: IN4210 – Network and Communications Security, TEK5500 – Security in distributed systems (discontinued) and UNIK4250 – Security in distributed systems (continued).
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.
Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.