
COMPX304-22A (HAM)
Advanced Networking and Cyber Security
15 Points
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Richard Nelson
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Paper Description
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.
The learning outcomes for this paper are linked to Washington Accord graduate attributes WA1-WA11. Explanation of the graduate attributes can be found at: https://www.ieagreements.org/
Paper Structure
The paper is delivered in online lecture format with laboratory exercises that may be online or in person. The lecture slides and recordings will be made available on Moodle shortly after the lecture is given, laboratories will not be recorded and attendance is required. 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 and complete the laboratory each week.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
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.
Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out.
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
Other Resources
Online Support
Workload
Students should expect to spend about 10 hours per week on this paper, in the following proportions:
- 2 hours a week for lectures
- 3 hours a week for laboratory work
- 5 hours a week for assignments and private study for tests as appropriate
Linkages to Other Papers
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite papers: COMP202 or COMPX204
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: COMP312