WIRELESS SECURITY
CSE5WIS
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
As mobile and wireless technology is rapidly integrated into the daily business of human beings, security becomes a top priority. Thus, this subject will explore the security vulnerabilities in wireless networks and cover the fundamental concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability. The following key concepts will be covered: Wireless LAN Security - Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), Authentication Servers (RADIUS), 802.11i security standard; Securing Ad-Hoc Networks - MAC layer misbehavior, secure routing protocols, types of attacks and solutions, key management, broadcast authentication, secure location discovery. This subject includes a hands-on laboratory component and a design project.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Abdun Mahmood
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CSE5NEF
Co-requisites: CSE5DNS
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse security vulnerabilities and legacy security protocols in wireless networks
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02. Describe concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability in wireless security
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03. Articulate wireless security protocols such as WPA, RADIUS, 802.11i security standards in the context of wireless security
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04. Describe secure routing protocols, broadcast authentication and key management in wireless networks
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