Network Security

In this course, we provide an introduction to network security and delve into
the vulnerabilities and constraints of computer networks and their protocols.
The focus, however, is not on "how to build a secure system" in the first
place. Instead, the course is designed to cultivate security thinking skills,
enabling participants to recognize and articulate potential threats in
computer networks and communication protocols. Our approach involves
exploring various attack vectors and examining them in the context of
relevant adversary models. The topics include firewalls, denial-of-service
attacks, Transport Layer Security (TLS), and secure messaging. Through this
exploration, students will acquire the expertise needed to both articulate and
address security requirements within modern distributed systems.

The course will be managed with OPAL. Link for Summer 2025:
https://bildungsportal.sachsen.de/opal/auth/RepositoryEntry/48515645441