It is advisable to study previously the courses 'Communication Networks I', 'Communication Networks II', 'Processing and Transmission'. Students should know: TCP/IP protocols, local area networks, network interconection devices, routing protocols, VLANs and cryptography.
Communication security is one of the working areas in public and private companies due to an increasing number of ciberattacks to people, companies, administrations, states, etc.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
E26 | The ability to construct, use and manage telecommunication networks, services, processes and applications, which are defined as systems for capturing, transporting, representing, processing, storing, managing and presenting multimedia information, from the viewpoint of transmission systems. |
E31 | The ability to analyse, encode, process and transmit multimedia information using analogue and digital signal processing techniques. |
G02 | Correct, oral and written, communication skills. |
G06 | Knowledge of basic subjects and technologies, enabling students to learn new methods and technologies, as well as providing great versatility to adapt to new situations |
G07 | The ability to tackle problems with initiative, making decisions, creativity, and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities, including the ethical and professional responsibility of the activity of a Technical Telecommunications Engineer |
G08 | Knowledge to perform measurements, calculations, assessments, appraisals, surveys, studies, reports, task planning and other similar work in their specific telecommunications field |
G13 | The ability to look for and understand information, wether technical or commercial in different sources, to relate and structure it to integrate ideas and knowledge. Analysis, synthesis and implementation of ideas and knowledge. |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Application of telecommunication systems in various fields of engineering. | |
Correct use of oral and written expression to convey ideas, technologies, results, etc. | |
Use of ICT to achieve the specific objectives set in the subject. | |
Knowledge and respect of professional ethics and deontology. | |
Analysis, synthesis and compression of technical documentation and mastery of specific vocabulary. | |
Synthesis of capacities of several telecommunications engineering areas. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Software: GNS3, Kali linux.
Hardware: Router, Switch
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E26 E31 G02 G06 G08 | 0.75 | 18.75 | N | N | Lectures and demos to explain the learning outcomes | |
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E31 G02 G06 G07 G08 | 0.7 | 17.5 | Y | N | During the course, some activities will be proposed. The answer to these activities will be presented in pdf format. If plagiarism is detected, the student will have a mark equal to 0 points. | |
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E31 G02 G06 G07 G08 | 1 | 25 | Y | N | During the course, some activities will be proposed. The answer to these activities will be presented in pdf format. If plagiarism is detected, the student will have a mark equal to 0 points. | |
Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E26 E31 G02 G06 G07 G08 G13 | 0.7 | 17.5 | Y | N | During the laboratory sessions, the process and results obtained will be evaluated | |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E26 E31 G02 G06 G07 G08 G13 | 0.5 | 12.5 | Y | N | Reports will be presented in pdf format including comments to the questions specified in the statement. Apart from that, other program files will also be requiered. If plagiarism is detected, the student will have a mark equal to 0 points. | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Combination of methods | E26 E31 G02 G06 G07 G08 G13 | 2.1 | 52.5 | N | N | Autonomous study | |
Individual tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Combination of methods | E26 E31 G02 G06 G07 G08 G13 | 0.08 | 2 | N | N | Session for doubts and task review | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E26 E31 G02 G06 G07 G08 G13 | 0.17 | 4.25 | Y | N | Practice exam (CTF) and a test. Exams will be retaken with another realization. If plagiarism is detected the student will have a mark equal to 0 points. | |
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 10.00% | 10.00% | Reports during the course |
Laboratory sessions | 65.00% | 65.00% | In-situ work in laboratory and written reports |
Final test | 25.00% | 25.00% | Practice exam (CTF) and a test |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 52.5 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 4.25 |
Unit 1 (de 5): Introduction | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3.5 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 5 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3.5 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2.5 |
Unit 2 (de 5): Pentesting | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3.5 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 5 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3.5 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2.5 |
Unit 3 (de 5): OSINT and Hacking with Search Engines | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3.5 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 5 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3.5 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2.5 |
Unit 4 (de 5): Security in Local Area Networks | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3.5 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 5 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3.5 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2.5 |
Unit 5 (de 5): Security in WiFi networks | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3.75 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3.5 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 5 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3.5 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2.5 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |
General comments about the planning: | Course calendar will be published at the begining of the course |