PA197 Secure Network Design

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
2/2/2. 6 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Marek Sýs, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. RNDr. Luděk Matyska, CSc. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Eva Hladká, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Marek Kumpošt, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Tomáš Jirsík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Jana Komárková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Lukáš Němec, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Tomáš Rebok, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Sven Relovský (seminar tutor)
Mgr. David Rohleder (seminar tutor)
Bc. Michal Šnajdr (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Valdemar Švábenský, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Michal Zima (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:50 B410
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PA197/01: Thu 8:00–9:50 A403, T. Jirsík, J. Komárková, M. Kumpošt, L. Němec, T. Rebok, S. Relovský, P. Švenda
PA197/02: Wed 16:00–17:50 A403, T. Jirsík, J. Komárková, M. Kumpošt, L. Němec, T. Rebok, S. Relovský, P. Švenda
PA197/03: Wed 18:00–19:50 A403, T. Jirsík, J. Komárková, M. Kumpošt, L. Němec, T. Rebok, S. Relovský, P. Švenda
Prerequisites
PA191 Advanced Computer Networking || PA159 Net-Centric Computing I || PA151 Advanced Computer Networks
Basic knowledge of computer networks. Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security. User-level experience with Windows and Linux OS, ability to configure tools and/or interfaces. Practical experience in programming with imperative languages like C/C++ or Java.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 33 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/33, only registered: 0/33, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/33
Course objectives
At the end of the course the students will be able to: understand the methods and technologies that are at the base of secure network design; design architecture of network; deploy securely sensor networks.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to: understand the methods and technologies that are at the base of secure network design; design architecture of network; deploy securely sensor networks.
Syllabus
  • Basic design requirements and principles (basic network architecture and functions, general requirements on the security and reliability). Network specific faults, threats, and attacks. Security architectures (Secure and resilient routing, secure DNS, secure channels, trusted network access, resilient architectures). Operational security management – how to design and manage reliable networks. Network monitoring and defence mechanisms (firewalls, IDS, netflow). Penetration testing. WiFi networks and security. (Wireless) personal area networks. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). Cryptographic aspects of WSN.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Lee Allen. Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly-Secured Environments: The Ultimate Security Guide. ISBN-10:1849517746.
  • Holger Karl. Andreas Willig. Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Network. Wiley-Interscience. 2007. ISBN-10: 0470519231.
  • HUNT, Craig. TCP/IP network administration. Beijing: O'Reilly & Associates, 2002, xvii, 724. ISBN 0596002971. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars in computer lab, home assignments, project.
Assessment methods
Written test. Home assignments in seminars. Project.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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