Security of Wireless Networks AS22

Autumn semester 2022

Course no. 252-1411-00L, (6 ECTS)

Lecture: Tuesday, 14:15 - 16:00, ML H44

Exercises: Every second Friday, in CAB E 87.2 (enter via E 87.1).

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Srdjan Capkun, Dr. Kari Kostiainen
Assistants: Dr. Giovanni Camurati, Claudio Anliker

For any issues, contact us at the following e-mail address:

Course material for the lectures and lab schedules will be made available on moodle in due time.

Course description

The course content may be subject to change.

Course Content
Topic 1. Introduction to Physical Layer of Wireless Networks
Topic 2. Physical Layer Based Security
Topic 3. GNSS (GPS/Gallileo) Security
Topic 4. Cellular Network Security (1-5G)
Topic 5. Security of Distance Measurement (and Positioning)
Topic 6. Jamming and Jamming Resilient Communication
Topic 7. WiFi and Bluetooth Security
+ bonus research topics (if time)

Labs
4 labs based on SDRs and GNU Radio:
Topic 1. Radio Basics (EM Communication, IQ Samples, FM and QPSK transmission + reception)
Topic 2. Jamming + DSSS (Jamming of Communication, DSSS, measuring required jamming power/BW)
Topic 3. GPS Spoofing (Building your own GPS spoofer using open-source tools)
Topic 4. Overshadowing (Overshadowing benign communication, AdaptOver)

Labs are scheduled bi-weeklyon Fridays, from 7.10. until 25.11.

  • Students can choose from 7 slots
  • Enrolment will be done over moodle.
  • Students will work in groups of two
  • If you already have a partner, sign up for the same slot!

Evaluation:
Written exam = 80% of the grade
20% exercises and related questions on moodle

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