263-4640-00L Network Security
Semester | Autumn Semester 2019 |
Lecturers | A. Perrig, S. Frei |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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263-4640-00 V | Network Security | 2 hrs |
| A. Perrig, S. Frei | |||
263-4640-00 U | Network Security | 2 hrs |
| A. Perrig, S. Frei | |||
263-4640-00 A | Network Security Project Work, no fixed presence required. | 2 hrs | A. Perrig, S. Frei |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Some of today's most damaging attacks on computer systems involve exploitation of network infrastructure, either as the target of attack or as a vehicle to attack end systems. This course provides an in-depth study of network attack techniques and methods to defend against them. |
Objective | - Students are familiar with fundamental network security concepts. - Students can assess current threats that Internet services and networked devices face, and can evaluate appropriate countermeasures. - Students can identify and assess known vulnerabilities in a software system that is connected to the Internet (through analysis and penetration testing tools). - Students have an in-depth understanding of a range of important security technologies. - Students learn how formal analysis techniques can help in the design of secure networked systems. |
Content | The course will cover topics spanning five broad themes: (1) network defense mechanisms such as secure routing protocols, TLS, anonymous communication systems, network intrusion detection systems, and public-key infrastructures; (2) network attacks such as denial of service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks; (3) analysis and inference topics such as network forensics and attack economics; (4) formal analysis techniques for verifying the security properties of network architectures; and (5) new technologies related to next-generation networks. |
Prerequisites / Notice | This lecture is intended for students with an interest in securing Internet communication services and network devices. Students are assumed to have knowledge in networking as taught in a Communication Networks lecture. The course will involve a course project and some smaller programming projects as part of the homework. Students are expected to have basic knowledge in network programming in a programming language such as C/C++, Go, or Python. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 7 credits |
Examiners | A. Perrig, S. Frei |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling. |
Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
Additional information on mode of examination | 85% of the grade is determined by the written exam, 15% of the grade is determined by several graded projects that need to be completed throughout the semester. Not handing in a project will result in a grade of 1 for that project. The examination might take place on the computer. |
Written aids | Scientific calculator. Devices for communication and document storage are not permitted. |
Online examination | The examination may take place on the computer. |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
Main link | Course Website |
Recording | ETH Video Portal |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |