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Cybersecurity37215/3336/2425/1/68
Study guide

Cybersecurity

37215/3336/2425/1/68
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of System and Network Administration, programme stage 2
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • credit contract.
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Vermonden David
Other teaching staff: de Magtige Ernie, Rosseau Marc
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1 or Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).

Prerequisites

having passed, or having a tolerated mark for Cybersecurity intro OR having passed, or having a tolerated mark for Cyber security intro.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

You install and implement network components and services in a physical -, virtual - or cloud environment, according to the needs of an organisation or its users, or based on an existing plan.?
The student will install, configure and test an Authentication and Authorization system.
The student will install, configure and test a simple IDS, IPS system.
The student installs, configures and automates HTTPS on a web server.
The student sets up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) infrastructure.
The student installs and configures a Public Key Infrastructure.
The student installs and configures a simple firewall solution in a network of limited complexity.
You monitor, test and troubleshoot network components and services, suggesting areas for improvement and developing structural solutions to identified problems.
The student sets up a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) solution.
The student sets up a monitoring system to detect security breaches and advises on mitigation.
You recognise security risks within the network environment and act correctly and deontologically to address them to stakeholders and mitigate them.
The student recognizes the dangers of web applications and is able to perform a test on them.
The student organizes and executes in team a blue-team (network defense) assignment.
The student organizes and executes in team a red-team (network attack) assignment.
The student recognizes the security services and controls in cloud security.
The student recognizes what Security Frameworks are such as ISO27001, NIST and MITRE.
You inform, advise and support the organisation or its users regarding the correct and safe use of the network environment.
The student applies LAN segmentation.
The student understands how SSH and TLS work, verifies and applies best-practices around these cryptographic protocols.
The student describes zero-trust security.
You adopt a deontological attitude and apply the standards and applicable procedures within an organisation regarding privacy and information security.
The student explains what security controls are and applies CIS controls in a security audit.
The student explains Network Access Control (NAC), names its different component and understands what they perform.
The student lists the differences between different VPN systems and approaches.

Study material (list)

Online Learning material on DigitapMandatory
Study guideMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Avondtraject
Dagtraject
Practicum24,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours54,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series20,00Mondeling.
1st examination periodProject assignment20,00Digitaal.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series20,00Mondeling.
2nd examination periodProject assignment20,00Digitaal.
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodProject assignment40,00Digitaal.
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)20,00Digitaal.