Network vulnerability control
| Title | Έλεγχος Τρωσιμότητας Δικτύων / Network vulnerability control |
| Code | CNSS109 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Informatics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Maria Iloridou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023010 |
Programme of Study: PMS DIKTYA EPIKOINŌNIŌN KAI ASFALEIA SYSTĪMATŌN (2018 éōs sīmera) PF
Registered students: 13
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Díktya Epikoinōniṓn | Elective Courses | 1 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Asfáleia Systīmátōn | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 1 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600288869
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Course Type 2021
Skills Development
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600288869
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=18068
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Cognitive: Understanding of network seucrity vulnerabilities and exploits at the various levels of the network, analysis and understanding of existing network security solutions
Skills: Obtaining a view of the area of network security from a practical perspective, ability to identify threat issues and deliver solutions.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to the Linux OS and programming fundamentals for security, Packet Sniffing and Spoofing, Firewall implementation, Domain Name System (DNS) Security, Virtual Private Network Security, Reverse Shell, The Heartbleed Bug and Attack, Public Key Infrastructure, Transport Layer Security, Bitcoin and Blockchain, Cross Site Request Forgery, Cross-Site Scripting Attacks, SQL Injection Attacks
Keywords
Packet sniffing, firewall implementation, OSI security, VPN security, Cross Site attacks, SQL injection
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
- ΝΑΙ
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Laboratory software development
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 40 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 50 | ||||
| Project | 50 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 43 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 225 |
Student Assessment
Description
Obligatory projects and final exams
Semester assignments 4.5 out of 10.
Study and analysis of scientific articles 1.5 out of 10.
Final exam 4 out of 10.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- ΝΑΙ (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Course Notes
Journal and Conference articles
Additional bibliography for study
Wenliang Du, Internet Security: A Hands-on Approach, 2019.
Hausenblas, M. (2022). Learning Modern Linux. " O'Reilly Media, Inc.".
Stalling, W. Cryptography and network security. Principles and Practices. 5th edition.
Last Update
26-01-2024
