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HI1023 Network Security 7.5 credits

Nätverkssäkerhet, grundkurs

  • Educational level

    First cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    C

  • Subject area

    Techonology

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Course offerings

Spring 13 for programme students

Learning outcomes

The course aims at theoretical and applied knowledge in securing data communications at the network and transport levels (firewalls, ports, IP tunnels, IPSec etc.) and the application level (authentication, encryption etc.).

After completing the course the students should have

  • a good knowledge about the important security aspects of distributed systems at the network and application levels
  • practical experience of securing data networks at the network and application levels
  • knowledge about typical and severe security holes and solutions

Course main content

  • A survey
  • Encryption methods
  • Authentication
  • Email security
  • IPSec and virtual private networks (VPN)
  • IP tunnels
  • Firewalls
  • Viruses
  • www security
  • Typical security holes
  • Lab assignments

Eligibility

Basic knowledge in data communication including TCP/IP, e.g. HI1000 Data communication and networks and

Literature

Contact the department for further information.

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • RED1 - Account, 6.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

Passed exam (RED1; 6 cr.), credit rate A-F
Passed lab assignment (LAB1; 1,5 cr.), credit rate P/F
In total, credit rate A-F

Offered by

STH/Computer and Electrical Engineering

Contact

Michael Lundvall, mll@sth.kth.se

Examiner

Michael Lundvall, mll@sth.kth.se

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 07.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.