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-ordinatorKhoa Phan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
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 subjectsCSE4WNE AND CSE5WIS
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
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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
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKhoa Phan
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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Problem solving Examination (equivalent to 900 words) | Other written exam | Individual | Yes | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Content knowledge Quiz (equivalent to 900 words) | Quizzes | Individual | Yes | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Scenario based assignment (equivalent to 1200 words) | Assignment | Individual | Yes | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
2 hours Problem solving, Content knowledge exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKhoa Phan
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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Problem solving Examination (equivalent to 900 words) | Other written exam | Individual | Yes | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Content knowledge Quiz (equivalent to 900 words) | Quizzes | Individual | Yes | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Scenario based assignment (equivalent to 1200 words) | Assignment | Individual | Yes | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
2 hours Problem solving, Content knowledge exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |