CS2SNS – Secure Network
Systems
Introduction to module
Vitor Jesus
CS2SNS
2023/24
week 01
who we are
Tutors:
• Dr Vitor Jesus
• v.jesus@aston.ac.uk
• https://research.aston.ac.uk/en/persons/vitor-jesus
Learning Outcomes
• LO1. Contrast how networking technologies and protocols support the
delivery of different network services.
• LO2. Identify network vulnerabilities and be able to explain how these can
be exploited to attack and harm network services.
• LO3. Explain how the implementation of a network service may be
protected against a specified exploitation of a vulnerability
• LO4. Design, develop and monitor network services that are secure
against attacks
Learning Objectives in Practice
• We look at how networks work
• local networks, such as one in a
lab or a company, and the Internet
• and how to secure them
• and applications that use a
network – examples are
Whatsapp, websites, smart TVs
• as is tradition, we follow the 7layer ISO/OSI network model
• adapted by the Internet community
to 5 layers
Wikipedia/OSI
Wikipedia/ Internet_protocol_suite
The module image
Learning Objectives in Practice
• By the end of this module, you will be able to get the following jokes
Q. What did the OSPF router say to the other OSPF router?
A. Hello. Hello. Hello. Hello. Hello. Hello. Hello. Hello.
Week plan
Assessment
• coursework 50%
• exam 50%
Coursework
• implement a networked application
• run a security assessment
• propose/implement mitigations
• report
• this is a generic course on Networking
• even if with a flavour on security
• these concept have been taught for 20+ years
• lots of material online
• with an abundance of customisation
• starting point: Talis reading list on BB
books
questions?