NETWORK AND CYBER SECURITY (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this Course, students will be able to: Apply layered communication architectures (OSI and TCP/IP); Explain key networking concepts, principles, design issues and techniques at all protocol layers; Describe the Internet architecture, relevant features of TCP/IP protocols, and unique characteristics of Ethernet and Wireless LANs; Define exploit techniques out of a given vulnerability; Identify web application vulnerabilities; Apply defense methods to web systems using the knowledge of cryptography and network security.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Network and Cyber Security;
2. Application Layer Functionality and Protocols;
3. Transport Layer;
4. Network Layer;
5. Data Link and Physical Layer;
6. Network and Computer Attack;
7. Concept of Attacker;
8. TCP/IP Concept Review;
9. Cryptography;
10. Internet Security Protocols and Tools;
11. Enrichment Activity: LAB Introduction to Wireshark;
12. Enrichment Activity: LAB Capturing package using Wireshark;
13. Enrichment Activity: GUEST LECTURE Internet Connection and Secure Application;
14. Enrichment Activity: LAB IT Security – Scanning Port;
15. Enrichment Activity: LAB – Password Dictionary Cracking;
16. Enrichment Activity: GUEST LECTURE Intrusion detection system.