263-4640-00L  Network Security

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersA. Perrig, T. P. Dübendorfer, S. Frei
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
263-4640-00 VNetwork Security2 hrs
Tue10:15-12:00CAB G 61 »
A. Perrig, T. P. Dübendorfer, S. Frei
263-4640-00 UNetwork Security1 hrs
Tue09:15-10:00CAB G 61 »
A. Perrig, T. P. Dübendorfer, S. Frei
263-4640-00 ANetwork Security
Project Work, no fixed presence required.
2 hrsA. Perrig, T. P. Dübendorfer, S. Frei

Catalogue data

AbstractThis lecture discusses fundamental concepts and technologies in the area of network security. Several case studies illustrate the dark side of the Internet and explain how to protect against such threats. A hands-on computer lab that accompanies the lecture gives a deep dive on firewalls, penetration testing and intrusion detection.
Objective•Students are aware of current threats that Internet services and networked devices face and can explain appropriate countermeasures.
•Students can identify and assess known vulnerabilities in a software system that is connected to the Internet.
•Students know fundamental network security concepts.
•Students have an in-depth understanding of important security technologies.
•Students know how to configure a real firewall and know some penetration testing tools from their own experience.
ContentRisk management and the vulnerability lifecycle of software and networked services are discussed. Threats like denial of service, spam, worms, and viruses are studied in-depth. Fundamental security related concepts like identity, availability, authentication and secure channels are introduced. State of the art technologies like secure shell, network and transport layer security, intrusion detection and prevention systems, cross-site scripting, secure implementation techniques and more for securing the Internet and web applications are presented. Several case studies illustrate the dark side of the Internet and explain how to protect against current threats. A hands-on computer lab that accompanies the lecture gives a deep dive on firewalls, penetration testing and intrusion detection.
This lecture is intended for students with an interest in securing Internet services and networked devices. Students are assumed to have knowledge in networking as taught in the Communication Networks lecture.
Prerequisites / NoticeKnowldedge in computer networking and Internet protocols (e.g. course Communication Networks (D-ITET) or Operating Systems and Networks (D-INFK).

Due to recent changes in the Swiss law, ETH requires each student of this course to sign a written declaration that he/she will not use the information given in this for illegal purposes. This declaration will have to be signed and submitted no later than at the beginning of the second lesson.

Performance assessment

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersA. Perrig, T. P. Dübendorfer, S. Frei
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Mode of examinationwritten 90 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationCompletion of specially-designated lab exercises awards up to 10% extra points on the exam score.
Written aidsScientific calculator. Devices for communication and document storage are not permitted.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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ProgrammeSectionType
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Computer ScienceFocus Courses and ElectivesWInformation
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology MasterCore SubjectsWInformation
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology MasterRecommended SubjectsWInformation
Computer Science MasterFocus Core Courses Information SecurityWInformation