Part of the YH programme Network technician at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: NÄTD24LIN.
The course IT and Communication Security teaches you, in the role of network technician, secure IT and network communication as well as different encryption techniques. You gain enough knowledge to secure both the operating environment and the end user's client computer and to manage user behaviour. The course covers antivirus, MFA, encryption techniques, VPN and methodology for IT and communication security as well as security bulletins, and you practise handling security incidents and security flaws.
Duration: 7 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Advanced
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: Equivalent to approx. 7 weeks of full-time study
In the course, the student learns secure IT and network communication for their future professional role as a network technician, as well as different secure encryption techniques. The course shall provide sufficient knowledge to secure both the operating environment and the end user's client computer as well as user behaviour. The course also includes IT and communication security such as antivirus, MFA, encryption techniques, VPN and methodology for IT and communication security. The course also covers security bulletins. The course shall provide such knowledge that the student can secure operating and client environments and handle various security incidents and security flaws. The course includes practical exercises.
In the course, the student learns secure IT and network communication for their future professional role as a network technician, as well as different secure encryption techniques. The course shall provide sufficient knowledge to secure both the operating environment and the end user's client computer as well as user behaviour. The course also includes IT and communication security such as antivirus, MFA, encryption techniques, VPN and methodology for IT and communication security. The course also covers security bulletins. The course shall provide such knowledge that the student can secure operating and client environments and handle various security incidents and security flaws. The course includes practical exercises.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You can secure operating and client environments against IT security threats
You know encryption techniques and VPN
You can use antivirus and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
You know methodology for IT and communication security and security bulletins
You can handle security incidents and security flaws
You understand how user behaviour affects IT security
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Secure IT and network communication
The basics of secure communication in network environments.
Encryption techniques and VPN
Methods for protecting data and communication.
Antivirus and MFA
Protecting client environments with antivirus and multi-factor authentication.
Security methodology and security bulletins
Methodology for staying up to date on security threats.
Handling security incidents
Practical handling of incidents and security flaws.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course is part of the YH programme for IT and network technicians and suits you if you want to deepen your knowledge of IT and communication security.
What "verified" means here
Verified credential.
When you complete the course, TUC Yrkeshögskola issues your certificate. Your name, the course content and the issue date are encrypted and secured on blockchain, so it cannot be changed, and anyone can check that it is genuine.
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