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Mälardalen University
Security in computer networks, distance course
With the constant growth of connectivity and networks becoming more heterogeneous, flexible and opened, security is of utmost importance. In this course you will get an introduction to network security! ## About the course This course provides an introduction into network security and covers core security concepts…
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- 18 January 2027
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- 25 %
Overview
With the constant growth of connectivity and networks becoming more heterogeneous, flexible and opened, security is of utmost importance. In this course you will get an introduction to network security! ## About the course This course provides an introduction into network security and covers core security concepts such as, e.g., firewalls, authentication, certificate management, encryption, "stateful packet inspection", VPN and others. During the course you are provided with slide and video materials as well as a set of practical assignments and thus gain both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.
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Confidence within routing and switching. This can be achieved by finishing the course Computer Networks I 7,5 ECTS credits or corresponding.
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- e.uoh.mdu.dva240.20054.20271
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- DVA240
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- 2026-09-09T15:37:45
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