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Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology

Applying Advanced Computer Networks in practice: case studies

IT601 · Advanced Computer Networks — Week 12 of 16

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This week’s topics

Applying Advanced Computer Networks in practice: case studies

  1. Case analysis
  2. Linking theory to practice
  3. Evaluating evidence
  4. Advanced Networks Colloquium: Muriel Medard, "Information Theory Variations: Patterns in Security"

What you will be able to do

  • 1.3 Compare the operation of parent processes and child processes.
  • 3.1 Critically evaluate Network Security protocols.
  • 3.2 Critically analyse the purpose and requirements of a secure network in a given scenario.

Activity

Start with this week’s video, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

  • Advanced Networks Colloquium: Muriel Medard, "Information Theory Variations: Patterns in Security" · YouTube · Institute for Systems Research · 69 min · for registered students
  • TCP Meltdown - Computerphile · YouTube · Computerphile · 15 min · for registered students
  • Transport Layer Security (TLS) - Computerphile · YouTube · Computerphile · 16 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Computer Networking: Principles, Protocols and Practice (Bonaventure, 2021), Part 1: Network security · PDF · Other, textbook chapter; pp. 115–128 · for registered students
  • ENISA: Electronic evidence – a basic guide for First Responders · PDF · Enisa, guidance; 26 pages · for registered students
  • An Introduction to Computer Networks, 4.2.5: Wi-Fi Security · PDF · Textbook, textbook chapter; pp. 114–121 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Client-Server Architecture
  • Week 2: OS Process Architecture and Management
  • Week 3: Linux Enterprise Server Configuration
  • Week 4: Transport Layer Dynamics: TCP and UDP
  • Week 5: DNS Server Deployment on Linux
  • Week 6: Evaluation of Network Security Protocols
  • Week 7: Corporate Threat Analysis and Security Requirements
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Secure Corporate Network Architecture Design
  • Week 10: Network Security Implementation
  • Week 11: Enterprise Network Hardening and Verification
  • Week 12: Applying Advanced Computer Networks in practice: case studi…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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