Description:

The aim of the course is to introduce selected topics from computer networks in terms of cybersecurity. These topics extend the basic knowledge gained in course BI-PSI with actual security applications like the public key infrastructure, encrypted network protocols, link and network layer security or wireless networks. After finishing the course student will get knowledge of security applications in computer networks.

Contents:

1. Security in computer networks - review.
2. Security in computer networks ? attacks and remediation.
3. Network devices security.
4. Public key infrastructure.
5. Encrypted networking protocols ? TLS.
6. Wireless networks.
7. Internet of Things.
8. Authentication.
9. Virtual private networks.
10. Privacy and anonymity.
11. Network services security.
12. Cloud security.
13. Reserve.

Seminar contents:

1. Security in computer networks - review.
2. Security in computer networks ? attacks and remediation.
3. Network devices security.
4. Public key infrastructure.
5. Encrypted networking protocols ? TLS.
6. Wireless networks.
7. Internet of Things.
8. Authentication.
9. Virtual private networks.
10. Privacy and anonymity.
11. Network services security.
12. Cloud security.
13. Reserve.

Recommended literature:

1. Smith C. : Car Hacker's Handbook. No Starch Press, 2016. ISBN 978-1-59327-703-1.
2. Knapp E., Langill J. : Industrial Network Security: Securing Critical Infrastructure Networks for Smart Grid, SCADA, and Other Industrial Control Systems (2nd Edition). Syngress, 2014. ISBN 978-0124201149.
3. Waleed E., Anpalagan A. : Internet of Things for Smart Cities: Technologies, Big Data and Security. Springer, 2018. ISBN 978-3319950365.

Keywords:

computer networks, cybersecurity, TLS, PKI, certificates

Abbreviations used:

Semester:

• W ... winter semester (usually October - February)
• S ... spring semester (usually March - June)
• W,S ... both semesters

Mode of completion of the course:

• A ... Assessment (no grade is given to this course but credits are awarded. You will receive only P (Passed) of F (Failed) and number of credits)
• GA ... Graded Assessment (a grade is awarded for this course)
• EX ... Examination (a grade is awarded for this course)
• A, EX ... Examination (the award of Assessment is a precondition for taking the Examination in the given subject, a grade is awarded for this course)

Weekly load (hours per week):

• P ... lecture
• C ... seminar
• L ... laboratory
• R ... proseminar
• S ... seminar