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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Network Security
Module Code	CA645
School	School of Computing
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Darragh O'Brien Semester 2: Darragh O'Brien Autumn: Darragh O'Brien
Module Teacher	Charles Daly
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the issues that arise when we consider the security of computer networks, from both a "white-hat" (defensive), and "black-hat" (offensive) perspective.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate the threats that exist against computer networks
2. Deploy cryptography to offer a strong defence
3. Advise those concerned with their network security on correct measures
4. Assess the top threats to web application security and counter them
5. Evaluate the security of web applications
6. Assess the implications of current IP versions

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	Classroom lectures
Laboratory	12	Lab exercises
Independent learning	140	Independent learning
Total Workload: 188

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative syllabus.
Packet filtering. Firewalls. Security policy. Virtual Private Networks. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and defences. Tracing an attack. Case studies. Inside an Internet worm. Attacks via email. Securing email via PGP and IBE. Eavesdropping attacks on switched networks using ARP redirection. RIP spoofing attacks. Port scanners and network sniffers. Backdoors and Trojans. Obtaining administrator privileges. The Honeynet Project. Setting up a honeynet and analysing its logs. Cryptography and its limitations. OpenSSL. The WEP crack. SNMP and network security management..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Practical/skills evaluation	Lab-based programming and reporting	25%	Week 8

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Bruce Schneier: 2004, Secrets and lies, Wiley, Indianapolis, Ind., 0-471-45380-3
Joel Scambray, Stuart McClure, George Kurtz: 2001, Hacking exposed, Osborne/McGraw-Hill, Berkeley, Calif., 978-0072127485
Cyrus Peikari, Seth Fogie: 2003, Maximum wireless security, Sams, Indianapolis, Ind., 978-0672324888
Stephen Northcutt: 2003, Inside network perimeter security, New Riders, Indianapolis, Ind., 978-0735712324
William Stallings: 2003, Network security essentials, Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 978-0130351289

Other Resources

None

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