Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit aims to provide students with an advanced knowledge of network security. Topics to be covered include the design and implementation of some important public key systems: RSA and Elliptic Curve algorithms; concepts of quantum cryptography; quantum computing and cryptography; wireless computing and cryptography; design, implementation and configuration of firewalls in depth; design, implementation and configuration of intrusion detection systems; prevention systems; advanced network security architectures; advanced wireless security: principle and practice; security in trusted-based computing environments; and quantum cryptography.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will:

• understand the design and implementation of advanced cryptographic algorithms for wired and wireless computing environments including the design and implementation of RSA and ECC;
• achieve sound knowledge of network security components including the design, implementation, and configuration of Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (static and dynamic checking of programs, anomaly detection, large-scale (Internet-wide) distributed intrusion detection, early sensing, complex attack scenario analysis, and automated response), Prevention Systems, Firewalls, IDSs, VPNs and prevention systems together;
• develop knowledge of advanced network security architectures to allow better network protection, load balancing and recovery from attacks;
• achieve sound knowledge of wireless network security;
• understand security in trusted-based computing environments;
• understand Quantum cryptography.

Assessment

Assignments: 40%; Lab exercises and group assignments: 30%; Theoretical test: 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Phu Le

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk

Prerequisites

FIT5044

Prohibitions

CPE5021

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit5037/