Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course, the student will master the basic structure and key concepts of the company's networks. Student knows the division of networks into LAN and WAN networks and understands the structure of key protocols and the OSI model. Student knows how to plan and document the local area network of a small company, knows the active devices of the local area network and manages the basics of their configuration.

After completing the course, student knows the importance of cybersecurity. Student masters the basic concepts of cybersecurity, knows the central standards of cybersecurity and knows how to apply them to the development of the company's cybersecurity. Student knows how to plan the basic structure of the company's cybersecurity, knows the risks of key cybersecurity threats and how to prepare for them.

Content (course unit)

• Basic structure of data networks.
• Basic structure of a local area network, active devices and network documentation.
• Communication protocols.
• OSI model.
• The importance of cybersecurity in business operations.
• Cybersecurity threats and preparedness.
• Key cybersecurity standards.
• Practical exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is familiar with the basic concepts of computer networks and cybersecurity and is able to use them.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to perform installations and testing related to computer networks and cybersecurity.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to identify faults in computer network connections and determine cybersecurity threats targeting their own endpoint device, as well as conduct related investigations.

Assessment methods and criteria

Networking: Grading based on module exams, laborations, simulations, skills exam, and final exam. Missing the time limits may result to lower final grade.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Networking: classroom teaching, laborations, problem based learning, group working, module exams, final exam, skills exam.

Learning materials

Networking:
Moodle course platform, from which links to all needed sites and applications. Also other course materials used by teacher will be published on Moodle platform.
E-book produced by Cisco Networking Academy, that can be read on course sites www.netacad.com.

Student workload

Networking: 2,5 cr (ects) = ca. 67 h student's work. Out of this, almost half supervised, and more than half self-paced studying.

Completion alternatives

Networking: valid corresponding industrial certificate approved by Cisco Networking Academy

Practical training and working life cooperation

Networking: Cisco Networking Academy studies have been designed by working life.

International connections

Networking: Cisco Networking Academy is an interntationally wellknown and recognized study program.