NETWORKS, SYSTEMS AND WEB SECURITY
CSE3NWX
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject begins with an overview of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) architecture and security attacks on system services, and a discussion of different existing security mechanisms. The main focus includes cryptography,system security, network and web security. The students learn: (1) cryptographic algorithms and protocols, underlying network security applications including single-key and public-key encryption methods, hash functions, digital signatures and key exchange; (2) intrusion detection systems and firewalls that can be used to protect a computer system from security threats, such as intruders,viruses, and worm; (3) the use of cryptographic algorithms and security protocols for providing network and internet security in terms of user authentication/identification, IP security and Web security.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into SBAIO or SBACTO and must have passed CSE2NFX and CSE2CNX
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards, Global Edition (6e) | Prescribed | Stallings W. 2016 | Pearson |
| Readings | Networks, systems and web security | Recommended | Didasko Digital, 2018 | Didasko |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate and apply system-level security methodologies, including the threat of and counter-measures for intruders and viruses, and the use of firewalls and trusted systems to protect networks and computer system.
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook. Online modules and webinars on security attacks, security services and the OSI model. Self- checking open-ended questions to support the activities.
02. Evaluate and apply cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange to provide network and internet security.
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook. Online modules and webinars on authentication encryption and cryptography. Knowledge assessed via online quizzes and self-paced online activities.
03. Analyse security and privacy issues by using important network security tools and applications, including Kerberos, PGP, and IPSec, SSL/TLS to protect the network and computer system.
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook. Online modules and webinars on authentication applications and kerberos. Knowledge assessed via online quizzes and self-paced online activities.
04. Investigate possible risks, ethical and social considerations relevant to information privacy and security issues in networking.
- Activities:
- Online modules and webinars on ethical and social issues. Knowledge assessed via online quizzes and self-paced online activities.
Subject options
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Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
02
-
13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 02 to week 13
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
06
-
17
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 06 to week 17
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 21
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
14
-
25
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 14 to week 25
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
19
-
30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 19 to week 30
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
23
-
34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 23 to week 34
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
27
-
38
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 27 to week 38
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
32
-
43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
36
-
47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 36 to week 47
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
41
-
52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 41 to week 52
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
in week 49
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report on firewalls and trusted systems (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on firewalls and trusted systems. | 15 | 01 |
| Written report on cryptography (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. | 15 | 02 |
| Practical scenario-based assignment on security tools and applications (equivalent to 1500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on analysing security and privacy issues using important network security tools and applications. | 35 | 03 |
| Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge | 35 | 02, 03, 04 |