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    This document provides information on the Computer Network Security course offered at Heriot-Watt University, including aims, syllabus, learning outcomes, and assessment methods. The course aims to impart critical understanding of computer network security concepts and issues. The syllabus covers topics such as formal methods, cryptography, key management, operating system security, firewalls, and web/email security. Learning outcomes include a detailed understanding of security principles and technologies, as well as the ability to analyze and solve security challenges using common tools and formal methods. Students are assessed through a combination of exams and coursework assignments.

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    This document provides information on the Computer Network Security course offered at Heriot-Watt University, including aims, syllabus, learning outcomes, and assessment methods. The course aims to impart critical understanding of computer network security concepts and issues. The syllabus covers topics such as formal methods, cryptography, key management, operating system security, firewalls, and web/email security. Learning outcomes include a detailed understanding of security principles and technologies, as well as the ability to analyze and solve security challenges using common tools and formal methods. Students are assessed through a combination of exams and coursework assignments.

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    This document provides information on the Computer Network Security course offered at Heriot-Watt University, including aims, syllabus, learning outcomes, and assessment methods. The course aims to impart critical understanding of computer network security concepts and issues. The syllabus covers topics such as formal methods, cryptography, key management, operating system security, firewalls, and web/email security. Learning outcomes include a detailed understanding of security principles and technologies, as well as the ability to analyze and solve security challenges using common tools and formal methods. Students are assessed through a combination of exams and coursework assignments.

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    Form C4

    Course Code School Delivery: Location & Semester

    Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor Template


    F21CN
    Course Title

    Version 4.0 (2010/2011) SCQF Level

    Computer Network Security


    Course Co-ordinator IDL Sem. Collaborative Partner Name.....Sem.....

    11

    Credits

    15

    Mathematical and Computer Sciences


    Edin
    X

    Hamish Taylor

    SBC Sem.

    Orkney Sem..

    Dubai Sem..

    Approved Learning Partner Name Sem..

    Sem 1

    1. Pre-requisites 2. Linked Courses (specify if synoptic) 3. Excluded Courses 4. Replacement Courses 6. The course may be delivered to: 8. Aims

    Fundamental knowledge of computer networking, formal methods and Java programming None None Code: Date Of Replacement: UG only PG only UG & PG 5. Degrees for which this is a core course MSc Advanced Internet Applications 7. Available as an Elective?

    Yes

    No

    Impart critical understanding of key concepts, issues, theories and principles of computer network security. Develop detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of foundational issues in computer network security. Provide detailed understanding and practical experience with key services and tools used for computer network security purposes. Give practical experience of analysing requirements, designing, implementing and testing security solutions for computer network applications.

    9. Syllabus Introduction concepts, methods, principles, technologies. Formal methods - logics for cryptography: BAN logic, temporal logic, typed first-order logic. Model checking for security. Introducing SPIN/Alloy. Hash functions for data integrity. Identification and authentication: passwords, challenge response, zero knowledge. Attacks on protocols. Modelling of attacks in SPIN/Alloy. Case study: key establishment protocol: symmetric, asymmetric, public key encryption. Basics of cryptography: principles & algorithms - concepts (classification, symmetric vs asymmetric encryption etc); public-key encryption: challenges and algorithms. Key Management - key establishment protocols, key management infrastructures. Proof-carrying-code - concepts (role of trust, authentication-based/free certification, logical foundations; case study: PCC for resources. Operating system security - concepts (vulnerabilities in: multi-user, distributed etc OSs), security-enhanced Linux. X.800 network security model - attacks, mechanisms, services. Digests, symmetric ciphers, JCE. Digital signatures, certificates, signed code. X.509 and PGP certificates. Secure key exchange - SSL/TLS, SSH. Firewalls - gatekeeper proxy, packet filter; Intrusion Detection Systems - signature scanner vs anomaly detector. Hacker software - botnets, port scanners, malware - worms, viruses, trojans, spyware, adware. Malware scanners. Honey pots. Web and e-mail security HTTP authentication, secure HTTP, S/MIME, use of PGP certificates.

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    Form C4
    Course Code School Delivery: Location & Semester

    Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor Template


    F21CN
    Course Title

    Version 4.0 (2010/2011) SCQF Level

    Computer Network Security


    Course Co-ordinator IDL Sem. Collaborative Partner Name.....Sem.....

    11

    Credits

    15

    Mathematical and Computer Sciences


    Edin
    X

    Hamish Taylor

    SBC Sem.

    Orkney Sem..

    Dubai Sem..

    Approved Learning Partner Name Sem..

    Sem 1

    10. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness) Subject Mastery Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)

    Extensive, detailed and critical understanding of the concepts, issues, principles and theories of computer network security Detailed and practical understanding of formalisms for specifying security related properties and validating them using model checking Critical theoretical and detailed practical knowledge of a range of computer network security technologies as well as network security tools and services Practical experience of analysing, designing, implementing and validating solutions to computer network security challenges using common network security tools and formal methods. Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others Communication, Numeracy & ICT

    Personal Abilities

    Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice

    Ability to deal with complex issues and make informed judgements about network security in the absence of complete or consistent data. Exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in addressing computer network security challenges. Showing creativity, initiative and team working skills in shared computer network security application development. (PDP) Demonstrate critical reflection on network security issues. (PDP) 12. Re-assessment Methods Duration of Exam
    (if applicable)

    11. Assessment Methods Method Exam Coursework (3 pieces worth 20% each) Weighting (%) 40% 60% Synoptic courses?

    Method Exam

    Duration of Exam
    (if applicable)

    Diet(s) 3

    2 hours

    2 hours

    13. Date and Version Date of Proposal February 2011 Date of Approval by School Committee February 2011 Date of Implementation September 2011 Version Number 1

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