Information Security
Information security is about understanding computer systems and how to develop and look after existing systems with an emphasis on future threats. Not only are malignant hackers our enemies, but also automated network attacks, viruses and worms, outdated software with errors still in use, or just bad passwords or lack of authentication. In addition there are angels to this subject such as physical protection, social engineering (“to frame people”), training, risk analysis, security management and security organization.
Contents of the study
Newly graduate students will be able to understand and practice a whole range of methods to control access to information. These methods are, amongst others, good standards for programming, firewalls as internet security, encrypted information, or just good practice as system administrator. In addition you are expected to be able to apply the correct security measures in different situations, based on analysis of risks and threats. This study will provide you with a solid bachelor’s degree in Information technology, with the emphasis on the technical aspects of the study. Courses in information security parallel with information technology will already from the first term give you an understanding of vulnerability, risks and complexity.
Language: The lectures are mainly held in Norwegian, but some of the courses are held in English (see Student handbook)
Further studies
This study qualifies admission to most IT-related master studies in Norway and abroad (amongst others to Master in Media Technology and Master in Information Security at GUC).
Job prospects
The students will achieve solid skills in information technology with an emphasis on information security. The students will be able to fill rolls as system developers and programmers. In addition they will be able to take care of the need of security of systems and software. The students will be able to conduct projecting information security in an IT-department and possess skills to develop routines, procedures and policies to take care of a company’s need of information security.
