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Protocol processing and security

Individual course

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.

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.

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 using this form.

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

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Responsible teacher

Turun yliopisto
Seppo Virtanen

Contact person for applications

FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
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Topics:
5G technology,
Cybersecurity,
Information security,
Internet technology
Course code:
DTEK8060, DTEK1080
Study credits:
2–5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Course level:
Teaching period:
1.1.2024–31.12.2025 (flexible start)
Application start date:
07.11.2023
Application deadline:
31.10.2025
Host university:
University of Turku
Who can apply:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Teaching method:
Online
Teaching language:
English
General prerequisites:
Basics of computer network technology (especially basics of TCP and IP), programming skills for the students who select the programming project option
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