Internet Infrastructure and Security (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the operations and protocols in global IP networks
- calculate IP subnets and supernets
- describe security vulnerabilities in IP network infrastructure
- compare and contrast IPv6 to IPv4
- describe the functional concepts and security risks in wireless networking

Materials

Wu Chwan-Hwa. Irwin J. (2013). Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity.CRC Press. Boca Raton, FL.
The book is also available as an e-book at Laurea library
Other reading material and/or on-line sources may be announced in each theme.

Teaching methods

The study unit is based on weekly meetings and weekly work at Optima for a period of 6 weeks. At the end there is an exam in Optima. It is highly recommended that the student has finished either "R0242 Tietoverkot ja tietoturva" or "R0280 Data networks and security" (or "Tietoverkkoarkkitehtuuri/Network architecture" in the previous curriculum) to be able to work efficiently in this study unit. At the minimum, the student must have prior basic understanding of IP protocols and the structure and operation of internet.

Content scheduling

The study unit is designed to go deeper into internet infrastructure security issues after the introductory study unit R0280. Working during the study unit is done both in groups (during the weeksly meetings) and individually (between the meetings on-line).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

The first meeting is obligatory. The normal course requires attendance in at least 4/6 of the weekly meetings. Other opportunities may be discussed with lecturers.