cse5wis wireless security
WIRELESS SECURITY
CSE5WIS
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Due to the ubiquitous nature of mobile and wireless technology in our daily lives and business operation, ensuring wireless security is becoming a top priority. This subject explores the security vulnerabilities in wireless networks and cover the fundamental concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability. The following key concepts will be covered: Wireless LAN Security - Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), Authentication Servers (RADIUS), 802.11i security standard; Securing Ad-Hoc Networks - MAC layer misbehaviour, secure routing protocols, types of attacks and solutions, key management, broadcast authentication.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAbdun Mahmood
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed CSE5NEF or CSE5NSF and must be admitted into SMCYC or SMCYL or SMCYB or must obtain subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Produce security risk assessment reports based on the identification and appraisal of various threats and attacks on wireless systems
- Activities:
- Students learn about various specific threats to wireless through lectures/modules as well as practical exercises
02. Design solutions based on enterprise security requirements by analysis of the processes of authentication and encryption and examination of wireless security protocols
- Activities:
- Detailed analysis of wireless security protocols is covered in lectures/modules. Various protocols are examined in virtual laboratory exercises
03. Critically analyse different wireless network security architectures and apply suitable settings for home, enterprises and public environments
- Activities:
- Different wireless security solutions applicable to a number of scenarios are discussed in lectures/modules.
04. Assess and evaluate potential and existing security risk levels and vulnerabilities in wireless systems
- Activities:
- Students learn about risk assessment for wireless in lectures/modules.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAbdun Mahmood
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Six 4.0 hours lecture every two weeks on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
Six 4.0 hours computer laboratory every two weeks on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two 45 minute online Tests (equivalent to 750 words each) | Quizzes consist of a mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions. | 30 | 01, 02 |
| One Practical assignment (equivalent to 2000 words) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 50 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAbdun Mahmood
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Consists of online, reading and self-check tests, for self-directed study. All materials will be available asynchronously on the LMS."
PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Synchronous online practical tutorial supported by practical notes and
reading material on the LMS."
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Two 7.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"A compulsory practical workshop of 2 days at the end of the semester will
be offered for all off campus students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two 45 minute online Tests (equivalent to 750 words each) | Quizzes consist of a mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions. | 30 | 01, 02 |
| One Practical assignment (equivalent to 2000 words) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 50 | 03, 04 |