TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS SECURITY CURRICULUM ADAPTATIONS

USAID CYBERSECURITY FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCURE IN UKRAINE ACTIVITY

Telecommunication Network Security Systems (TNSS)

Dr. Silvia Elaluf-Calderwood

Florida International University

COURSE OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION

• This course is an introduction to network security fundamentals, security policies, networking threats, and technologies.

• Design and implementation of secure communications networks, network management, and network scanning are covered.

• Technical topics include device hardening, encryption, proxies, firewalls,VPN and remote access design, NAT, DHCP,VoIP and other network design considerations.

• Students learn how to implement a security plan, itemize security threats, and list the elements of security in networked and mobile systems.

• Honeypots, sinkholes, and other network defenses are examined. Real-world cases are discussed.

OUTCOMES

1. Identify and describe communication network vulnerabilities, denial of service (DoS) attacks, threats, and threat mitigation strategies.

2.Apply best practices in the design and implementation of secure communications networks.

3. Describe the essential elements, policies and protocols used by communication network systems.

4. Identify and compare physical and network security concerns and solutions, related to technologies and protocols, including VPN, proxy, NAT, DHCP,VoIP and mobile communications.

5.Assess the benefits and limitations of network defenses and their importance to e-mail, ecommerce, and other critical business functions.

6.Apply existing technology in cellular, wireless and wired networks to maintain efficient network performance and harden and secure networks and systems.

EVALUATION

• Discussion and case studies: 30% (15 discussions, each 2 points)

• Labs: 30% (1 per week over 5 weeks, 6% each)

• Individual Project: 20%

• Final Exam: 20%

WEEK1 Network Security Fundamentals And Designing Secure Networks

• D0: Introductory Discussion activity (Introductions)

• D1:The Role of Security Policies and Procedures

• D2: Mitigation of Network Vulnerabilities

• D3: Device Hardening M2D2:Active Network Defense Strategies

WEEK 2 Security Considerations for Edge Networks

• D4: Remote Access Security

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D5:

DMZ

Design Considerations

WEEK 3 Threats to Mobile Communications

D6:WLAN Architecture and Threats

D7: Cellular Network Architecture and Threats

WEEK 4 Encryption and Authentication

D8: Cryptography

D9: Consumer Mobile Device Threats

WEEK 5 Mobile Communications Security

D10: Secure Network Protocols

D11: Public Key Infrastructure

WEEK 6

Securing Mobile E-Commerce andVoIP and Network Management and Case Studies

D12: Security of Mobile Payments

D13:VoIP Security Issues

D14: Security and Critical Business Functions

LABS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE LABS

• At basic level:

• https://cloudacademy.com/library/security/labs/

• For a more advanced level:

• https://tryhackme.com/classrooms

• https://cryptohack.org/

• Open reference for further work:

• https://www.amanhardikar.com/mindmaps/Practice.html?ref=rusty-newton

Hardware/ Software

2.Software

• Cloud based applications

Dr. Silvia Elaluf-Calderwood