ITNS515 : Internet Security and protocols

Department

Department of Computer Networks

Academic Program

Master in Cyber Security

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

To develop a comprehensive understanding of the underlying technologies of computer and network security mechanisms and a critical awareness of the overhead, impact and relative value of the protection offered. Models for network security. Threat of and countermeasures for intruders. Internet security architecture. Internet standards and security standards. Network security tools and applications. Security protocols for Application, Transport and Network layers in TCP/IP architecture of the Internet. Security protocols for new emerging technologies such as Internet of Things and Cloud computing.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge &understand

mental skills

Practical & professional skills

General and transferable skills

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures.
  • Lab-work.
  • Fieldwork.
  • Case studies.
  • Exercises and home-works.

Methods of assessments

  • Assignments.
  • Exercises and home-works.
  • Written exams.
  • Oral exams.
  • Discussions and presentations.
  • Mini projects

Course contents