Network Security

-Network and Network Security Models -Core Network Protocols -Network Components -Network Authentication and Access Control -Routing Protocols and their Security -Network Infrastructure Protocols -Security Protocols -Selected Application Layer Protocols and their Security -Capturing and Analysing Network Traffic -Selected Attack Mechanisms

On completion of the module, candidates will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge -Understanding of network and networks security models -In-depth knowledge of selected network authentication and access control mechanisms -Understanding of security and security infrastructure protocols -Understanding of selected attack mechanisms and adversarial behaviours in networks

Skills -Ability to analyse network security architecture elements and protocols -Ability to construct attack scenarios and mechanisms for selected network protocols -Ability to perform guided scientific research using appropriate methods in the network security domain

General competence -Ability to understand and analyse complex protocols and systems -Ability to cogently reason over security mechanisms and architectures -The candidate is capable of discussing professional problems, analyses and conclusions in the field of network security, with specialists, decision makers and general audience

Sustainability: Networking technology as well as security mechanisms consume a considerable amount of resources, hence efficiency is a key consideration that permeates the domain. The module helps to identify mechanisms offering required security guarantees with the lowest resource cost.

-Lectures -Project work -Reflection -Essay

Additional information: Candidates are expected to select a topic for a term paper and perform independent study on an active research area connected to the topics covered in the module. The course will be made accessible for both campus and remote students. The lectures in the course will be given on campus Gjøvik or online as required and will be recorded and streamed on a best-effort basis. Both lecture notes and recordings will be made available via the electronic learning management system.

Compulsory requirements: None