This course assumes previous knowledge about TCP/IP computer networks and cryptography.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES To have a deeply understanding of knowledge so it can be employed to develop original ideas and/or applying them, in a research environment. To be able to apply acquired knowledge and their problem-solving abilities in new or unknown environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts in relation with the area of study. To have the self-learning abilities that enable students keep studying. To write concise, clear and well-reasoned documentation, plans or working projects in the area of Cybersecurity. To apply the appropriate services, mechanisms and security protocols for a particular case. To design and evaluate security architectures for systems and networks. To know and be able to apply the appropriate cryptographic and steganography mechanisms in order to protect stored data or in trasit through a network.

1. Security principles for communication networks 1.1. Concepts and definitions. Security services vs. Security mechanisms 1.2. Common attacks to communication networks 1.3. Countermeasures. Cost of security. 2. Security at physical and link layers. Attacks and defences. 2.1. Ethernet networks. Attacks and defences. 2.2. PPP and EAP protocolos. Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) 2.3. Security of IEEE 802.11 3. Security at network layer. 3.1. Security in IPv4 and IPv6. 3.2. Auxiliary protocols (ICMP, DHCP). Attacks and defences. 3.3. Routing protocols. Attacks and defences. 3.4. IPsec 4. Security at transport layer 4.1. TLS/SSL. 4.2. SSL Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 5. Security at application layer. 5.1. DNS security 5.2. HTTP security 5.3. Email security 5.4. Security in other applications: remote execution, file transfer, network file systems.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES: - Lectures - Practical session in the lab - Tutoring - Group work - Individual work TEACHING METHODOLOGIES Class presentations by the lecturer, with computer and audiovisual support, that develops the main concepts of the course and further bibliography is provided to extend student learning Critical review of texts proposed by the course lecturers: News articles, reports, manuals and/or scientific papers, for either its discussion in class or to expand or consolidate the topics of the course Solving practical examples, problems, etc. individually or in group, as proposed by the lecturer Editing of reports individually or in group