Course detail

Projecting, Administration and Security

FIT-NSBAcad. year: 2019/2020

Introduction. Computer network attacks. Security policy and authentication, authorization, and accounting. Security in operating systems. IDS and IPS systems. Virtual private networks. Firewalls and traffic shaping. Operation and maintenance of computer networks. Operation and maintenance of applications, backups. Monitoring of network elements and workload of computer systems. Cabling systems. Server rooms. Marking.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students are able to move in projecting computer networks and in extended network services.

Prerequisites

Basic orientation in computer networks and operating systems.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Students can obtain up to 30 points during semester (work in computer exercises, tests and presentation) and up to 70 points from the final exam.

Exam prerequisites:
At least 15 points earned during semester (work in computer exercises, tests and presentation).

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To give the knowledge of computer networks projecting, extended services, administration and securing computer systems and networks.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The monitored teaching activities are presence in computer labs, tests in labs, presentation and final exam. The minimal number of points which has to be obtained from the final exam is 34. Otherwise, no points will be assigned to a student.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Oppenheimer, P.: Top-Down Network Design, 2. vydání, Cisco Press, 2004, ISBN 1-58705-152-4 (EN)
Wayne, L.: Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNP 1-4, Cisco Press, 2004-2005, ISBN 1-58713-135-8, 1-58713-145-5, 1-58713-143-9, 1-58713-141-2 (EN)
Stallings, W.: Network Security Essentials, 3. vydání, Prentice Hall, 2007, ISBN 0-13-238033-1 (EN)
Zwicky, E. D.: Building Internet Firewalls, 2. vydání, O'Reilly, 2000, ISBN 1-56592-871-7  (EN)

Recommended reading

Sean Wilkins: Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDA DESGN 640-864), 3rd Edition, Cisco Press, 2011
Evi Nemeth, Garth Snyder, Trent R. Hein, Ben Whaley, Dan Mackin: UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook (5th Edition), Addison-Wesley, 2017
Donald A. Tevault: Mastering Linux Security and Hardening: Secure your Linux server and protect it from intruders, malware attacks, and other external threats, Packt Publishing, 2018

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme IT-MGR-2 Master's

    branch MBI , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch MPV , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch MGM , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch MIN , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch MMI , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch MMM , any year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme MITAI Master's

    specialization NADE , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NBIO , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NGRI , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NNET , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NVIZ , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NCPS , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NSEC , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NEMB , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NHPC , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NISD , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NIDE , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NISY , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NMAL , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NMAT , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NSEN , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NVER , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NSPE , any year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme IT-MGR-2 Master's

    branch MSK , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch MIS , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch MBS , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

  • Introduction. Computer network attacks.
  • Security policy and authentication, authorization, and accounting.
  • Security in operating systems.
  • IDS and IPS systems.
  • Virtual private networks.
  • Firewalls and traffic shaping.
  • Operation and maintenance of computer networks.
  • Operation and maintenance of applications, backups.
  • Monitoring of network elements and workload of computer systems.
  • Cabling systems.
  • Server rooms.
  • Marking.

Laboratory exercise

12 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Project

6 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

E-learning texts

Laboratoře (cs) - Image pro VirtualBox: http://nes.fit.vutbr.cz/vbox/FreeBSD-10.1-20150918.ova