Noroff School of Technology and Digital Media is Norway's largest educator within the university of applied sciences. Noroff's vision is a world where today's education meets tomorrow's needs, where their mission is to provide knowledge, skills and competencies to build the careers of the next generation. A vision that Nackademin shares with the partner school! Do you want to know more about Noroff? Read more here: https://www.noroff.no/en/about

IT IT security

ONLINE

Network and IT security engineers

Q: In which language are the online courses conducted?

All our online courses are conducted in English. It is therefore required that you have good knowledge and understanding of the English language in order to complete the training.

Q: What is the difference between an online and a distance education?

The online courses via Nackademin/Noroff have no scheduled lessons, which means you can study when and where you want. In a distance education, teaching is conducted remotely with scheduled lessons where you need to be present digitally. The online courses are in English and distance courses are in Swedish.

Q: What does it mean to study an online course?

An online education at Noroff via Nackademin suits you who want a little extra freedom and flexibility during your studies. All online courses consist of digital content in the form of pre-recorded lessons and/or digital study material that students can access anytime and anywhere. The courses are generally shorter than traditional university of applied sciences courses and can be taken at full or half-time - perfect for those who want to combine studies with work or other fun!

Q: Are the online courses CSN-eligible?

All online courses are CSN-eligible, which means you can apply for grants and loans for your time as a student. You can also apply for a loan for the tuition fee as well as additional cost loans when the studies are conducted at our Norwegian partner school Noroff.

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This program is a pragmatic IT education specifically designed to equip students with the skills required to combine hacking and cybercrime. The urgent demand for IT security expertise creates excellent career opportunities for those who possess this expertise.

The Education

The increasing dependence on digital technology in today’s society has led to a growing demand for competence in network and IT security. This competence is crucial for organizations to protect themselves against future cyberattacks and mitigate the effects of potential breaches.

The educational program prioritizes great emphasis on fundamental security practices, including risk assessment and vulnerability analysis. The overarching goal is to develop independent security administrators capable of implementing effective security measures and conducting comprehensive IT security investigations. An important aspect of the program is to develop an understanding of software architecture and monitoring network traffic in security-related contexts.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will have the skills to participate in a range of tasks from the installation, operation, and optimization of servers and clients to the progressive development of an organization’s ICT systems. They will also be able to offer guidance, support, and advice in ICT security.

Career opportunities

After completing the education in network and IT security, you can work in roles such as:

Security Officer
Consultant in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Security
ICT Coordinator
Security Advisor
Consultant in Advisory Bodies for ICT Security, Communication, and Operations
Information Security Analyst
Ethical Hacker

Learning Objectives

First year

"Basic IT"

"Operating system and file system"

"Network infrastructure"

"Linux"

"Microsoft server technology"

"Basics of cloud services"

"Introduction to information security"

"Thesis 1"

Second year

"Security and Law"

"CyberOps"

"Security in the Cloud"

"Programming"

"Databases"

"Ethical Hacking"

"Digital Forensics"

"Master thesis"

Education leader

Antagningen Nackademin

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Start date & location

Online

13th of Aug 2024

15th of Oct 2024

5th of Jan 2025

11th of March 2025

Extent

2 years full time | 4 years part-time

Application period

Open application with continuous admission

Admission requirements

There are two admission categories for this course; Study competence & Experience competence

Tuition fees & financing

CSN-eligible tuition fee of SEK 176,000 (SEK 44,000/semester)

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Questions and answers

Here we have collected common questions and answers about the online courses and studies at Noroff via Nackademin

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Network and IT security engineers

This program is a pragmatic IT education specifically designed to equip students with the skills required to combine hacking and cybercrime. The urgent demand for IT security expertise creates excellent career opportunities for those who possess this expertise.

The Education

Career opportunities

Education leader

Start date & location

Extent

Application period

Admission requirements

Experience competence

Study skills:

Tuition fees & financing

CSN and financing

Payment & Terms

Contract and liability

Questions and answers