Security of Wireless Networks AS19
Autumn semester 2019
Course no. 252-1411-00L, (5 ECTS)
Lecture: Tuesday, 13-15h, in ML F 34
Exercises: Every second Friday, in CAB E 87.2 (enter via E 87.1).
Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Srdjan Capkun, Dr. Kari Kostiainen
Assistants: Patrick Leu, Mridula Singh, Ezzat Zalzala
For any issues, contact us at the following e-mail address: sown@lists.inf.ethz.ch
Exam
The semester-end exam will take place on 17.12.19, 13-15h, in ML F34.
Course description
Core elements: Wireless communication channel, Wireless network architectures and protocols, Attacks on wireless networks, Protection techniques.
Course content: Wireless channel basics. Wireless electronic warfare: jamming and target tracking. Basic security protocols in cellular, WLAN and multi-hop networks. Recent advances in security of multi-hop networks; RFID privacy challenges and solutions.
Learning objectives: After this course, the students should be able to: describe and classify security goals and attacks in wireless networks; describe security architectures of the following wireless systems and networks: 802.11, GSM/UMTS, RFID, ad hoc/sensor networks; reason about security protocols for wireless network; implement mechanisms to secure 802.11 networks.
Evaluation:
Written exam = 80% of the grade
20% exercises and related reports
Course materials
Book chapter: Download Physical Layer and Telecommunications Security
Week 1 Lecture: Download Basics of Wireless Communication (PDF, 3.8 MB)
Week 2 Lecture: Download Basics of Signal Jamming (PDF, 8.1 MB)
Week 3 Lecture: Download Broadcast Jamming-Resistant Communication (PDF, 8.4 MB)
Week 4 Lecture: Download GPS Security (PDF, 11.6 MB)
Week 5 Lecture: Download Distance Bounding (PDF, 13.4 MB)
Week 7 Lecture: Download Wi-Fi Security (PDF, 3.3 MB)
Week 8 Lecture: Download Broadcast Authentication and Device Pairing (PDF, 1 MB)
Week 9 Lecture: Download Confidentiality and Authentication based on Physical Layer (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Week 10 Lecture: Download Device Identification (PDF, 554 KB)
Week 11 Lecture: Download Cellular Security (PDF, 9.2 MB)
Week 12 Lecture: Download Cellular Security 2 (PDF, 2.7 MB)
Lab exercises
Labs will be organized in separate groups and all will be held in CAB E 87.2 (enter via E 87.1). Lab materials will be released progressively throughout the semester.
Download Lab groups (PDF, 29 KB)
Download Lab schedule (PDF, 34 KB)
Download Lab manual (PDF, 1.3 MB)