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252-1411-00L 6 Credits MSC , WBZ D-ITET , D-INFK

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Security of Wireless Networks

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Srdjan Capkun, Dr. Kari Kostiainen

VVZ CR 4.6

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:55

Abstract

Core Elements: Wireless communication channel, Wireless network architectures and protocols, Attacks on wireless networks, Protection techniques.

Objective

After this course, the students should be able to: describe and classify security goals and attacks in wireless networks; describe security architectures of the following wireless systems and networks: 802.11, GSM/UMTS, RFID, ad hoc/sensor networks; reason about security protocols for wireless network; implement mechanisms to secure 802.11 networks.

Content

Wireless channel basics. Wireless electronic warfare: jamming and target tracking. Basic security protocols in cellular, WLAN and multi-hop networks. Recent advances in security of multi-hop networks; RFID privacy challenges and solutions.

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC , WBZ
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: end-of-semester examination

20% exercises and related reports (compulsory continuous performance assessments), 80% final written exam

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Security of Wireless Networks The lecturers will communicate the exact lesson times of ONLINE courses.	Tue 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)	2 h weekly
exercise	Security of Wireless Networks	Fri 14:15-16:00 (CAB E 87.2)	1 h weekly
independent project	Security of Wireless Networks includes a semester long project	No time listed	2 h weekly

Offered In

Computer Science Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2020)
  - Majors
    - Major in Secure and Reliable Systems
      - Elective Courses
  - Minors
    - Minor in Information Security
    - Minor in Networking
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2009)
  - Focus Courses
    - Focus Courses in Information Security
      - Focus Elective Courses Information Security
    - Focus Courses General Studies
      - Focus Elective Courses General Studies
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
  - Computers and Networks (The core courses and specialisation courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialise in the area of "Computers and Networks", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Specialisation Courses (These specialisation courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Computers and Networks", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialisation courses during the Master's Programme.)
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2008)
  - Major Courses (A total of 42 CP must be achieved during the Master Programme. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Computers and Networks
      - Recommended Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor.)
CAS in Computer Science
- Focus Courses and Electives
DAS in Cyber Security
- Elective Courses
Cyber Security Master
- Field of Specialization
  - Electives