cse5nsw network security
NETWORKS, SYSTEMS AND WEB SECURITY
CSE5NSW
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject begins with an overview of security attacks onsystem and network services, and a discussion of different existing securitymechanisms. The main focus includes cryptography and its application insystems, networks and web security. The students learn: (1) cryptographicalgorithms and protocols, underlying network security applications includingsingle-key and public-key encryption methods, hash functions, digitalsignatures and key exchange; (2) intrusion detection systems and firewalls thatcan be used to protect a computer system from security threats, such as intruders,viruses, and worm; (3) the use of cryptographic algorithms and securityprotocols for providing network and internet security in terms of userauthentication/identification, IP security and Web security. Students will alsolearn advanced information security through research papers, includingmathematical cryptanalysis on single-key and public-key encryptionalgorithms.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CSE5NEF OR admission in one of the following courses: SMIT, SMITCN, SMICT, SMCSC, SGCS, SGIT or SMTNE.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CSE3NSW AND Students in the following courses are not permitted to enrol: SBCS, SBIT, SBCSGT, SVCSE, SZCSC, SBITP and SBBIY.
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse system/network security and identify security flaws in a system/network.
- Activities:
- Two (1-hour) lectures covering a general introduction to computer system and network security, and a broad overview of the area.
02. Analyse cryptographic algorithms (encryption, hash functions, digital signature, key exchange etc.) and the underlying mathematical structures.
- Activities:
- Five lectures on conventional (secret-key) encryption. Two lectures on message confidentiality. Four lectures on public-key cryptography. Two lectures on message authentication. Two associated workshop sessions for each of the topics: Single-key Encryption, Hash Functions, Digital Signatures, and Key Exchange. In each topic students will be given short and application problem statements for discussions. In addition students are required to complete cryptanalysis exercises.
03. Review and test important security tools and applications such as Kerberos, PGP, IPSec and SSL/TLS.
- Activities:
- Two lectures and associated workshop exercises.
04. Identify and investigate ethical and social considerations relevant to information privacy and security issues.
- Activities:
- One lecture and an associated workshop activity.
05. Review and analyse the functions and operation of firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
- Activities:
- Two lectures and one workshop exercise.
06. Analyse system/network vulnerability and design access control mechanisms
- Activities:
- Two lectures and one workshop exercise.
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| First mid-term problem solving test (700 word equiv) | To be conducted in Week 4. This test is scheduled early in the semester and has a small weightage to encourage the students to engage in learning on a regular basis. | 10 | 01, 02 |
| In Class Weekly Workshop Assessment (500 word equiv) | Conducted on a weekly basis. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Exam (2.5 hours) | Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Second mid-term problem solving test (1300 word equiv) | To be conducted in Week 9. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |