Spring 2004
Tentative Syllabus
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Class Time |
M W F 9:05
am – 9:55 am |
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Class Room |
069
Willard Building |
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Instructor |
Professor Peng Liu |
|
Office |
313G
|
|
Office Hours |
Monday and
Wednesday |
|
Phone / Fax |
(814) 863-0641
/ 865-6426 |
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E-mail |
|
TA |
Siddharth
Ray |
|
Office |
NA |
|
Office
Hours |
During lab
hours |
|
Phone |
NA |
|
E-mail |
Course Overview:
IST
402 is a comprehensive course on network security. Besides addressing emerging
technologies in network security, its objective is to provide the students with
a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental issues and concepts of network
security, and the mainstream network security technologies and protocols that
are widely used in the real world. The course will cover the following topics:
These
topics will not only be covered by lectures, but also by several hands-on
attack-defense projects, which will
be performed by each group of
students at the IST Network Security Teaching Lab. Each project has two phases:
the attack phase, and the defense phase. A group may be asked to defend against
the attacks enforced by another group. More details about the course projects
can be found in the Course-Project page.
The
prerequisite for the course
is: Students taking this course should already have a good understanding about
data communications and computer networks, and they have to finish at least 70
credits.
Course Objectives:
The learning objectives
of this course are:
(1) To know the emerging technologies
in network security.
(2) To understand the fundamental
concepts and issues of network security.
(3) To understand the mainstream network security technologies and
protocols.
(4)
To understand how real world networks are attacked.
(5) To be able to apply the learned network security technologies and protocols to defend
against a set of widely known network attacks.
Course Materials:
Required Textbook:
Other Materials:
Examinations and Assignments:
This
course will have:
Grading:
|
Midterm
Examination |
20% |
|
Final
Examination |
24% |
|
Conceptual
Home-work |
8% |
|
Programming
Home-Work |
8% |
|
Group
Projects (4) |
40% |
|
Total |
100% |
Course Policies:
Classes, Exams, and
Assignments:
·
Exams: There will be NO make-up examinations
unless an official excuse (document) is submitted and pre-approved by the
instructor. The final exam is accumulative.
·
Submissions: Email
submissions will NOT be accepted. They will be discarded when received.
Hard copy submissions are required.
·
Late Policy: Starting right after the required submission
date of every assignment, 20% of the grade will be deducted per day up to two
days. NO points will be given to submissions more than two days late. A
documented chronic condition which could affect this policy must be immediately
brought to the attention of the instructor.
·
Attendance: Attendance
of students to all classes is highly recommended. Each student is responsible
for his/her missed classes.
·
Readings: Some
sections in the textbook will be assigned as reading materials. Students are
expected to read the materials that will be discussed in the class before the class meeting.
Academic Integrity:
· According to the Penn State Principles and University Code of Conduct: Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at Penn State University, allowing the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In according with the University’s Code of Conduct, you must not engage in or tolerate academic dishonesty. This includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information or citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person, or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students.
· Any violation of academic integrity will be investigated, and where warranted, punitive action will be taken. For every incident when a penalty of any kind is assessed, a report must be filed. This form is used for both undergraduate and graduate courses. This report must be signed by both the instructor and the student, and then submitted to the senior associate dean, Joe Lambert.
Affirmative Action & Sexual Harassment:
· The Pennsylvania State University is committed to a policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by Commonwealth or Federal authorities. Penn State does not discriminate against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Direct all inquiries to the Affirmative Action Office, 211 Willard Building.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
· IST welcomes persons with disabilities to all of its classes, programs, and events. If you need accommodations, or have questions about access to buildings where IST activities are held, please contact us in advance of your participation or visit. If you need assistance during a class, program, or event, please contact the member of our staff or faculty in charge.
An Invitation to Students with Learning Disabilities:
· It is Penn State’s policy to not discriminate against qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational programs. If you have a disability-related need for modifications in your testing or learning situation, your instructor should be notified during the first week of classes so that your needs can be accommodated. You will be asked to present documentation from the Office of Disability Services (located in 116 Bouclé Building, 863-1807) that describes the nature of your disability and the recommended remedy. You may refer to the Nondiscrimination Policy in the Student Guide to University Policies and Rules.
The End