Course detail

Projecting, Administration and Security of Computer Networks

FEKT-MPC-NSBAcad. year: 2025/2026

Modern civilization depends on a correct functioning of computer networks. Significant attention must therefore be paid to the security and design of these networks. On completing the course, students will have a thorough overview of the functioning, security and design of computer networks. Lectures are mainly dedicated to explaining the protocols in particular computer network layers, the principles of securing computer networks, and the design of computer networks. Laboratory exercises are dedicated to the administration and security of linux servers.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Karel Burda, CSc.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Entry knowledge

No special knowledge is required.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

20 points can be obtained for fulfilling the tasks in laboratory exercises and 80 points can be obtained for the examination. The examination is a written one and it is to check whether the student is able to explain the functioning and security of computer networks in different layers of the RM-OSI model.
Attendance at Laboratory exercises is obligatory.

Aims

The goal of the course is to provide students with a good insight into the branch of designing and securing computer networks and their functioning.
A student who completes the course will be able to:
• explain the applications of cryptography in computer networks,
• explain the way computer networks in the physical layer function and are secured,
• explain the way computer networks in the link layer function and are secured,
• explain the way computer networks in the network layer function and are secured,
• explain the way computer networks in the transport layer function and are secured,
• explain the way computer networks in the application layer function and are secured,
• explain the general methodology of computer network design,
• deal with the administration and security of linux servers.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BURDA, K. Návrh, správa a bezpečnost počítačových sítí. Brno: VUT v Brně, 2015. s. 1-171. ISBN: 978-80-214-5155- 1. (CS)

Recommended reading

Dostálek, L. - Kabelová, A.: Velký průvodce protokoly TCP/IP. Computer Press, Brno 2005. (CS)
KUROSE, J. F., ROSS, K. W.: Počítačové sítě. Computer Press, Brno 2014. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPC-EAK Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme MPC-TIT Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Karel Burda, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Cryptography in computer networks
2. Physical layer and its security
3. Link layer and its security
4. Network layer and its security - protocols
5. The network layer and its security - routing
6. Transport layer and its security
7. The session layer and its security
8. Application layer and its security
9. Wi-Fi networks and their security
10. Anonymizing networks
11. LAN and WAN design
12. Prospective concepts
13. Reserve 

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Karel Burda, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Introductory exercise (VM installation)
2. Linux basics
3. Remote administration (SSH)
4. Web server installation and setup
5. Web server - security testing - environment exploration
6. Web server - security testing - CTF "Dream Vacation" (game based on a real penetration test)
7. Man-in-the-Middle Attack / SSL Attack
8. DoS and password cracking attacks
9. Wi-Fi Security
10. iptables Firewall
11. CTF game "Just a normal morning" (to test the acquired knowledge)
12. Written test
13. Reserve