Security of Wireless Networks AS23

Autumn semester 2023

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

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

Moodle: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=21087

Lab Sessions: Every second Friday (starting on 6. or 13. October depending on group assignment) in CAB E 87.2 (enter via E 87.1).
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 can be found on moodle.

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-weekly on Fridays, from 7. October to 24. November.

Information about lab registration and group assignment will be made available in the first lecture.

 

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

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