Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: ITS19JÖN.
Security in Wireless Networks is a YH course from TUC that gives you in-depth knowledge of techniques and equipment for evaluating and strengthening security in wireless networks. You learn to identify vulnerabilities, understand common attack methods and apply protective measures in real network environments. The course is aimed at you who already have basic networking knowledge and want to specialise in IT security. After the course you can independently review and raise the level of security in wireless networks.
Course purpose and goals
The goal of the course is to give students in-depth knowledge of techniques and equipment that can be used to evaluate and increase security when using wireless networks.
Course purpose and goals
The goal of the course is to give students in-depth knowledge of techniques and equipment that can be used to evaluate and increase security when using wireless networks.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You can identify common security risks and vulnerabilities in wireless networks.
You can use tools and techniques to test and evaluate network security.
You understand how encryption and authentication work in wireless environments.
You can configure security settings to protect against unauthorised access.
You can analyse and document the results of security reviews.
You can propose measures to raise the level of security in an organisation's wireless network.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Basics of wireless network technology
Review of standards, protocols and equipment used in wireless networks.
Vulnerabilities and threats
Identifying common attack vectors and weaknesses in wireless systems.
Encryption and authentication
In-depth study of protection mechanisms such as WPA/WPA2/WPA3 and certificate-based authentication.
Security testing in practice
Practical exercises in reviewing and penetration testing wireless networks.
Measures and recommendations
Compiling security reports and proposing improvements.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course is aimed at students on IT and network-focused YH programs who want to specialise in wireless network 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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