Network Security - Elective III

Tribhuvan University

Institute of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology

Course Title: Network Security

Course no: CSC416

Semester: VII

Nature of course: Theory + Lab

Full Marks: 60 + 20 + 20

Pass Marks: 24 + 8 + 8

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description : This course covers the fundamental concepts of network security protocols, wireless security concepts, basics of security in cloud and IoT.

Course Objective : The main objective of this course is to provide knowledge of network security so that students will be able to implement a secure network architecture using different security protocols and technologies.

Course Contents:

Unit 1. Computer Network Security Fundamentals 3 Hrs.

1.1. Introduction
1.2. Securing the Computer Network
1.3. Forms of Protection
1.4. Security Standards

Unit 2. User Authentication 4 Hrs.

2.1. Remote User-Authentication Principles
2.2. Remote User-Authentication Using Symmetric Encryption
2.3. Remote User-Authentication Using Asymmetric Encryption
2.4. Federated Identity Management

Unit 3. Transport Level Security 6 Hrs.

3.1. Web Security
3.2. Transport Layer Security (TLS)
3.3. HTTPS
3.4. Secure Shell (SSH)

Unit 4. Wireless Network Security 6 Hrs.

4.1. Wireless Security
4.2. Mobile Device Security
4.3. IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Overview
4.4. IEEE 802.11i Wireless LAN Security

Unit 5. Electronic Mail Security 8 Hrs.

5.1. Internet Mail Architecture
5.2. E-mail Formats
5.3. Email Threats and Comprehensive Email Security
5.4. S/MIME
5.5. Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)
5.6. DNSSEC
5.7. DNS-Based Authentication of Named Entities
5.8. Sender Policy Framework
5.9. Domain Keys Identified Mail
5.10. Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance

Unit 6. IP Security 6 Hrs.

6.1. IP Security Overview
6.2. IP Security Policy
6.3. Authentication Header
6.4. Encapsulating Security Payload
6.5. Security Associations
6.6. Internet Key Exchange

Unit 7. Network Endpoint Security 5 Hrs.

7.1. Firewalls
7.2. Intrusion Detection System
7.3. Malicious Software
7.4. Distributed Denial of Service Attacks

Unit 8. Cloud and Internet of Things (IOT) Security 7 Hrs.

8.1. Cloud Computing
8.2. Cloud Security Concepts
8.3. Cloud Security Risks and Countermeasures
8.4. Cloud Security as a Service
8.5. Open-source Cloud Security Module
8.6. Internet of Things (IoT)
8.7. IoT Security Concepts and Objectives
8.8. Open-source IoT Security Module

Laboratory Works:

The laboratory work includes implementation and simulation of Network Security Protocols, Intrusion Detection Systems, DDoS Attacks, Cloud Security and IoT Security Systems.

Text Books:

1. William Stallings, Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, 8th Edition, Pearson, 2020
2. Joseph Migga Kizza, Computer Network Security Fundamentals, 5th Edition, Springer, 2020

Reference Books:

1. William Stallings, Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards, 6th Edition, Pearson, 2017
2. Sarhan M. Musa, Network Security and Cryptography: A Self-Teaching Introduction, Mercury Learning and Information LLC, 2018