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Overview
What you will study
On successful completion of the Information Networks course offered by Cranfield University you will be able to:
- recognise how a network may be exploited in a military context to support information age operations and to identify the benefits of such support,
- identify the various components of a network and its architecture, defining the protocols and address structure, such that network infrastructure solutions can be critically assessed,
- describe and explain the operation of a wireless LAN,
- identify the threats to a network and evaluate the responses and defence measures to counter these threats,
- propose a secure wireless network structure, evaluating the level of security that such a network can provide against likely threats,
- critically analyse trends and technological developments in networking.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- switching methods; LANs and WANs; generic network vulnerabilities,
- network-enabled capability and network-centric warfare,
- network Infrastructure,
- network protocols,
- internet protocol (IP),
- transport protocols,
- network addressing: IPv4, DHCP and IPv7; NAT,
- routing and routing algorithms,
- network design: VPNs,
- network performance: delay, throughput, reliability, errors,
- integrated and differentiated services: multimedia services,
- voice-over-IP,
- network security,
- offensive information operations: computer network attack,
- defensive information operations: computer network defence.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) View 79 other Short Courses in Information Technology (IT) in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- No requirements needed.
Tuition Fee
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International
1925 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1925 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1925 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1925 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
- £2,350 - Short Course for Credit fee
- £1,925 - Standalone Short Course fee
Living costs for Cranfield
700 - 1300 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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