Course - Wireless Communication Security - IMT6051
IMT6051 - Wireless Communication Security
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral exam and Project Work
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project work | 1/2 | |||
| Oral examination | 1/2 |
Course content
Introduction - elements of radio frequency theory, elements of information security with applications in the wireless environment, elements of physical layer security (the wiretap channel).
Elements of RFID systems security analysis with case studies: the electronic passport
Elements of WLAN security analysis
Bluetooth system security
Security in mobile telephony systems with case studies: the 2G, the 3G, the 4G, and the 5G.
Learning outcome
Knowledge -The candidate possesses knowledge at the most advanced frontier in the field of wireless communication security. The candidate has mastered academic theory and scientific methods in wireless communication security. -The candidate is capable of considering suitability and use of different methods and processes in research in the field of wireless communication security. -The candidate is capable of contributing to development of new knowledge, theories, methods, interpretations and forms of documentation in the field of wireless communication security.
Skills -The candidate is capable of formulating problems, planning and completing research projects in the field of wireless communication security. -The candidate is capable of doing research and development at a high international level. -The candidate is capable of handling complex academic tasks. The candidate can challenge established knowledge and practice in the field of wireless communication security.
General competence -The candidate is capable of identifying relevant - and possibly new - ethical problems and exercising research in the field of wireless communication security with academic integrity. -The candidate is capable of managing complex interdisciplinary tasks and projects. -The candidate is capable of disseminating the results of research and development in the field of wireless communication security through approved national and international publication channels. -The candidate is capable of taking part in debates in international forums within the field of wireless communication security. -The candidate is capable of considering the need for, taking initiative to and engaging in innovation in the field of wireless communication security.
The course addresses the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
Goal 8, target 8.2 - Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation - the authentication and key agreement procedures and the functions providing confidentiality that are studied in this course ensure increased productivity in various economic sectors such as telecommunications, banking, electronic commerce, automation of industrial processes and so on
Learning methods and activities
-Lectures -Project work
Compulsory requirements: None
The course is taught on the individual basis - reading the literature and consulting the teacher.
Further on evaluation
Re-sit: The part of the exam that has not been passed must be repeated.
Forms of assessment: -Oral exam -Project evaluation.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Information Security and Communication Technology (PHISCT)
Course materials
Books:
1. D. Forsberg, G. Horn, W. Moeller, V. Niemi, LTE Security, 2nd. edition, Wiley, 2013.
Various papers (available on-line)
No
Version: 1
Credits:
5.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Gjøvik
- Informatics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral exam and Project Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 1/2 2023-12-12
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Autumn
ORD
Project work
1/2
Release
2023-12-04Submission
2023-12-12
15:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination 1/2 2024-06-04 14:00
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Project work
1/2
Release
2024-05-01Submission
2024-05-31
08:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"