Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - CMPT 980 G100

Special Topics in Computing Science (3)

System & Network Security

Class Number: 6759

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Fri, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Instructor discretion.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course aims to give students experience to emerging important areas of computing science.

COURSE DETAILS:

Learning the concepts of computer system and network security. Understanding the practice of network security monitoring. Gaining hands-on experience of analyzing network traces, and detecting possible threats and attacks. Defending the network infrastructure by deploying and implementing intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and virtual private networks. Reproducing various system and network attacks.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Threats and attacks on operating systems
  • Network security monitoring and analysis
  • Network defences
  • Network threats and attacks

Grading

NOTES:

To be discussed in the first week.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

  • Computer & Internet Security: A Hands-on Approach, Wenliang Du, May 1 2019, 978-1733003933
  • The Practice of Network Security Monitoring: Understanding Incident Detection and Response, Richard Bejtlich , Jul 15 2013, 978-1593275099
  • Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (7th Edition) , James Kurose and Keith Ross, Apr 26 2016, 978-0133594140
  • TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols (2nd Edition), Kevin R. Fall and W. Richard Stevens, Nov 15 2011, 978-0321336316

REQUIRED READING:

  • Computer & Internet Security: A Hands-on Approach, Wenliang Du, May 1 2019, 978-1733003933
  • The Practice of Network Security Monitoring: Understanding Incident Detection and Response, Richard Bejtlich , Jul 15 2013, 978-1593275099

RECOMMENDED READING:

  • Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (7th Edition) , James Kurose and Keith Ross, Apr 26 2016, 978-0133594140
  • TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols (2nd Edition), Kevin R. Fall and W. Richard Stevens, Nov 15 2011, 978-0321336316

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS