COMPX304-20B (HAM)

Advanced Networking and Cyber Security

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Panos Patros

Panos Patros
4651
G.1.11
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panos.patros@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Richard Sanger

Richard Sanger
9433
G.1.29
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richard.sanger@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: rachael.foote@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: debby.dada@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
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Paper Description

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A study of computer networks with a focus on Internet protocols, and cyber security with a focus on practical examples and solutions to vulnerabilities. The aim of this paper is to develop a practical understanding of the operation of core Internet protocols, security technologies, application protocols, and transmission technologies, as well as providing students a practical understanding of common security issues present in software, operating systems, hardware, and human nature.

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Paper Structure

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The paper is delivered in lecture format as online videos, and in laboratory format. The lecture slides and videos are available on Moodle at the start of the week they correspond to. The lectures are supplemented with laboratory exercises that expand on important topics found in lecture slides and ground the lectures with practical exercises.

Students are expected to view all lectures online via Moodle during the assigned week and are expected to attend the laboratory each week.

The laboratory will run both on-campus and online via Zoom during the same timeslot. We encourage students to attend the laboratory on-campus if they can, and we require students to opt-in if they wish to attend online via Zoom.

Online students
Students who intend to take the paper online should email Richard (richard.sanger@waikato.ac.nz) by the 20th July to indicate they will be attending all labs via Zoom. Details for the Zoom call will be available on Moodle.

On-campus students
If you normally attend the lab on-campus but you cannot one week (e.g. you are unwell), please email the lecturer as soon as possible so an alternative can be arranged such as joining online via Zoom. Check Moodle for details on who to email.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Students will improve their understanding of central aspects of the Internet including as TCP/IP, DNS, addressing, routing, and routing protocols
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  • Students will be able to configure and test small computer networks
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  • Students will be able to use network monitoring tools to understand and diagnose protocol behaviour
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  • Students will have an understanding of software security best practices
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  • Students will have an understanding of security vulnerabilities
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  • Students will be able to demonstrate a side-channel vulnerability
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  • Students will be able to implement a protocol for securely exchanging information over an insecure channel
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Assessment

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The laboratory tasks and assignment work is strongly linked to the theory covered in lectures. Viewing the lectures and completing the laboratory and assignment work will result in the best learning outcomes.

The "Routing with BGP" assignment follows on from the "Routing with OSPF" assignment. Submitting the OSPF assignment will therefore help students complete the BGP assignment.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Participation in Laboratory Exercises
20
  • In Class: In Lab
2. Six Online Quizzes
6
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Routing with OSPF
12.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Routing with BGP
12.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Test 1
12
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Side Channel Attacks
12.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Diffie Hellman Key Exchange
12.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Test 2
12
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Required readings will be identified in class, be publicly available, and found online.
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Recommended Readings

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Recommended readings will be identified in class, be publicly available, and found online.
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Other Resources

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Relevant research papers (the content of which will not be assessed) will be identified in Moodle.
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Online Support

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The course has a dedicated Moodle instance with a Question and Answer forum, which the course lecturer and tutor will monitor and support.
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Workload

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Students should expect to spend about 10 hours per week on this paper, in the following proportions:
Lectures ~2 hours a week(24h/trimester)
Laboratory work ~3 hours a week (30h/trimester)
Private Study, Tests, and Quizzes ~1-3 hours a week (40h/trimester)
Assignment Work (on average) ~4 hours a week (56h/trimester)
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: COMP202 or COMPX204

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: COMP312

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