- Introduction to wireless networks security
- Analysis of threats and application requirements
- Wireless networks security componets
- Security services in wireless and mobile networks: authentication, authorization, data confidentiality, data integrity and access control
- Security infrastructure for wireless mobile networks: keys and certificate management
- Secure group applications
- Security of mobile code
IK2002 Security in Mobile and Wireless Networks 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus IK2002 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
This course has two major goals: to provide a comprehensive overview of all relevant aspects of security in mobile and wireless networks and also to introduce to students new, advanced research topics. The course will also provide possibilities for hands--on experience with developing security features.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
Basic and advanced principles of computer security
Security protocols and architectures for wired networks
Security architecture for open distributed systems
Equipment
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Literature
Jon Edney, William A. Arbaugh
“Real 802.11 Security : Wi–Fi Protected Access and 802..11i”
Addison–Wesley, ISBN 0–321–13620–9
Additional reading materials
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
The students need to pass both the written exam and the project assignment. The final course grade is based on the grade of the written exam.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
Principles of Computer Security (IV2024)
Computer Networks Security (IV2020)
Security Architectures in ODP systems (IK2000)
Java and E-commerce Security (IK2001)
Contact
Peter Sjödin (psj@kth.se)
Supplementary information
http://people.dsv.su.se/~matei/courses/IK2002_SMOW/index.html