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FITech: Protocol Processing and Security (2 - 5 ECTS credits)

Ajankohta

1.1.2024 - 31.12.2025

Ilmoittautuminen

7.11.2023 - 31.10.2025

Laajuus/kesto

2 - 5 ECTS credits

Hinta

Maksuton

Sijainti

Paikkakunnasta riippumaton

Toteutusmuoto

Etä/verkko-opetus

Topics of the course are 5G technology, cybersecurity, information security, internet technology.

The course covers protocol engineering and design, protocol processing system design and implementation for a given application, interdomain routing in the Internet and protocol processing in routers, the DNS system and its vulnerabilities, threats to the security of the Internet routing system and how to mitigate them. In terms of protocols, the course focuses on IP, IPv6 and BGP protocols. 

General prerequisites: Basics of computer network technology (especially basics of TCP and IP), programming skills for the students who select the programming project option

Learning outcomes

After the course the participants

  • will have developed an understanding of characteristic protocol processing functionality needed in protocols designed for environments with intermediate stations between source and destination devices
  • will understand the critical importance of protocol processing system implementations in data transportation intensive networks
  • will have the protocol engineering understanding necessary in specifying protocols for given target applications
  • will be knowledgeable in the security threats faced by the Internet core routing system and the DNS system and have an understanding in mitigating these threats.

Case studies and project work focus on the internet core routing system.

Completion methods

Course materials

Scientific publications and online resources. Exact details provided during the course.

Completion methods

2 ECTS:

  • Lecture recordings and assignments on the course platform
  • Online exercises

5 ECTS:

  • Lecture recordings and assignments on the course platform
  • Online exercises and either
  1. individual or group programming project and project report or
  2. independently written reports and final independently written course report

After completing the required coursework, you can apply for the ECTS credits and passing mark.

Please check the schedule from the University of Turku study guide.

You can get a digital badge after completing this course.

Applying for the course

Application instructions are on the course website.

Contact person for applications

FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
info(at)fitech.io
Contact information