School of Computer Science - Module 20009 (2005)

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Module 20009 (2005)

Syllabus page 2005/2006

06-20009
Network Security
Level 4/M

Unassigned

10 credits in Semester 2

The Module Description is a strict subset of this Syllabus Page. (The University module description has not yet been checked against the School's.)

Changes and updates

New module for 2006/07.

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Outline

The module introduces the threats and attacks which may be perpetrated on computer networks, and some of the mechanisms designed to address them. Some technology case studies are presented and evaluated.

Aims

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:		Assessed by:
1	explain network vulnerabilities and attacks	Examination
2	explain and evaluate security mechanisms designed to address such attacks	Examination
3	design networking security solutions appropriate for a given application and situation.	Examination, Continuous Assessment

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

06-17417 (Computer Security)

Teaching

Teaching Methods:

Lectures

Contact Hours:

15-20

Assessment

Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
The continuous assessment will consist of a report.

Recommended Books

Title	Author(s)	Publisher, Date
Cryptography and Network Security, Principles and Practice (3rd ed.)	William Stallings	Prentice Hall, 2003
Security in Computing (3rd ed.)	C Pfleeger & S Pfleeger	Prentice Hall, 2002

Detailed Syllabus

Threat assessment
- Network attacks
Security mechanisms
- Protocols
- Firewalls
- VPNs and IPSec
- Intrusion detection
Case studies
- CORBA
- SOAP
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Last updated: 12 Nov 2005

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