WIRELESS NETWORK ENGINEERING

CSE5002

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Due to the ubiquitous nature of mobile and wireless technology in our daily lives and business operation, ensuring wireless security is becoming a top priority. This subject explores 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 misbehaviour, secure routing protocols, types of attacks and solutions, key management, broadcast authentication.�

SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAbdun Mahmood

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesIntroduction to Wireless Technologies Three weeks of teaching and associated laboratory sessions will deal with the following topics: History and Evolution of Wireless technologiesWireless Terminology, Architecture, StandardsWireless impairmentsWireless site survey and deployment: Challenges Wireless Security Fundamentals Two weeks of teaching and associated laboratory sessions will deal with the following topics: Wireless Threats and ImplicationsLegacy wireless security Wireless Security Risks and Analysis: Three weeks of teaching and associated laboratory sessions will deal with the following topics: Drawbacks and vulnerabilities of legacy wireless securityUnderstanding WEP as an exemplar 802.11 security protocolWEP vulnerabilities and Attacks Wireless Security Best Practices: Four weeks of teaching and associated laboratory sessions will deal with the following topics: Security enhancements of WPA/WPA2/WPA3Wireless security policy

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesCSE4001

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsCSE5WIS AND CSE4WNE

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Certified Wireless Security Professional: Study and Reference Guide

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorTom Carpenter

Year2019

Edition/Volume1

PublisherCertiTrek

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedYes

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse and evaluate the techniques for addressing the impairments in wireless communication

02. Produce security risk assessment reports based on the identification and appraisal of various threats and attacks on wireless systems

03. Critically analyse different wireless network security architectures and apply suitable settings for home, enterprises and public environments

04. Assess and evaluate potential and existing security risk levels and vulnerabilities in wireless systems

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAbdun Mahmood

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Problem solving Examination (equivalent to 900 words)	N/A	Other written exam	Individual	Yes	15	SILO1, SILO2
Content knowledge Quiz (equivalent to 900 words)	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	Yes	15	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Scenario based assignment (equivalent to 1200 words)	N/A	Assignment	Individual	Yes	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
2 hours Problem solving, Content knowledge exam (equivalent to 2000 words)	N/A	Central exam	Individual	Yes	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day