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Introduction to Information Security

Higher Vocational College

Online

11 March 2025

Full-time/Part-time

7,5 ECVET

15 000 NOK

Loan Fund Approved

This course provides a fundamental introduction to information security, risk assessment, and protective measures, building on existing ICT competences – such as Linux, Microsoft server technologies, and cloud computing foundations – to meet the needs of today’s workplace.

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Course content

Throughout the course, you will gain a solid understanding of core concepts and processes in information security, including cryptography, authentication, handling of malicious software (malware), physical security, firewall technologies, and incident management. You will also develop insight into relevant regulations, standards, and industry requirements.

You will acquire the skills needed to analyze and resolve security challenges, perform risk assessments, and apply the appropriate tools and techniques to protect ICT environments.

The course also fosters a strong ethical understanding related to data access and responsibilities in the ICT security field. In addition, you will learn how to develop methods and solutions that address industry demands for effective information security and risk management. This broad foundation is essential both for further studies and for advancing your future career in IT security.

Extended course information

School: Noroff Higher Vocational College (Noroff Fagskole)
Application deadline: Continuous admission. Applications are processed in the order they are submitted.
Language of instruction: English
Accreditations: Approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). Accredited by NOKUT. As long as you take fewer than 30 credits per semester, you are defined as a part-time student by Lånekassen. This means that even if you choose a full-time schedule for 10 weeks, you should still select 'part-time' when applying to Lånekassen.
Duration and intensity: The course lasts 10 weeks on a full-time schedule or 20 weeks on a part-time schedule. The final submission deadline for the last exam is after 20 weeks for both full-time and part-time students.
Credits: 7,5 ECVET

Hardware and software

  • A machine that supports virtualization is strongly recommended.
  • We do not recommend a Mac with an M1 processor, as it does not support certain software or virtualization solutions.
  • At least 16 GB RAM and 1 TB of fast storage (SSD, NVMe, etc.)
  • We do not recommend Apple Silicon processors (M1/M2, etc.) or any ARM processors (e.g., Snapdragon Elite X) for your studies due to compatibility issues with virtualization on certain operating systems, especially the lack of ARM-based Microsoft servers available to students. Intel and AMD processors are good alternatives.

Admission requirements

Noroff has ongoing admissions, and applications are processed in the order they are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can secure a study place.

To qualify for the program, you must have general study competence or vocational education with a professional certificate. It is also possible to apply based on recognized prior learning.

For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use this website where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page.

You can read more about admission requirements here.

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