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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Internetwork Security
Module Code EE548
School School of Electronic Engineering
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Xiaojun Wang
Semester 2: Xiaojun Wang
Autumn: Xiaojun Wang
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 7.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module introduces the student to the areas of cryptography and cryptanalysis. It provides a basic understanding of the algorithms used to protect users online and to understand some of the design choices behind these algorithms. The student will develop a workable knowledge of the mathematics used in cryptology and this will allow them to understand attacks on cryptosystems with the aim of preventing future attacks. This modulewill also provide an adequate knowledge of how to protect systems from network based attacks in order toguarantee the authenticity and non-disclosure of data.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the fundamental principles and technology which underlie secure data communications over networks and how they apply in particular cases.
2. Demonstrate the use of the mathematics behind cryptographic algorithms and be able to describe the hardware architectures required to implement these systems.
3. Describe recently developed attacks on cryptographic systems and how these can be thwarted.
4. Exploit core self-learning skills to acquire knowledge on system administration and security, thus ensuring secure and reliable systems.
5. Demonstrate technical writing skills.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture363 hours a week
Assignment24implementation of triple DES
Assignment24implementation and comparison of two random number generators
Independent learning100Self study on the subject
Examination3End of module formal examination
Total Workload: 187

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
Overview of security, threats and mechanisms.
Conventional encryption algorithms - DES, AES.

Mathematics used in cryptology - Number Theory, Abstract Algebra.
Public key cryptography, RSA, key management, confidentiality, authentication and digital signatures.

Side Channel attacks.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment25% Examination Weight75%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentTwo assignments, one for implementation of triple DES, one for random number generation25%n/a
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 2
Indicative Reading List
  • Stallings, William: 2006, Cryptography and network security : principles and practice, 4th, Prentice Hall,
  • Schneier, Bruce: 1996, Applied cryptography : protocols, algorithms, and source code in C, 2nd, Wiley,
  • Charlie Kaufman, Radia Perlman, Mike Speciner: 2002, Network security : private communication in a public world, 2nd, Prentice Hall, 0130460192
  • A. J. Menezes, P. C. Van Oorschot: 1996, Handbook of Applied Cryptography, CRC Press,
  • Andrew S. Tanenbaum: 2003, Computer networks, 4th, Pearson Education International, 0130384887
  • Ross J. Anderson: 2001, Security engineering : a guide to building dependable distributed systems, Wiley, 0471389226
Other Resources
None
This module is only available to students in Wuhan University taking the the WHU-DCU collaborative masters program.
Programme or List of Programmes
MTCMEng in Telecommunications Engineering
Timetable this semester: Timetable for EE548
Date of Last Revision27-AUG-10
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