Wireless Network Security

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the security challenges and opportunities associated with key-enabling wireless networking technologies, such as WiFi, 5G, Bluetooth, etc. It covers the latest security mechanisms, trends, and practices for securing wireless networks. It has a strong focus on the security risks and challenges associated with wireless networks, including jamming, spoofing, man-in-the-middle attack, MAC-layer misbehavior, cross-layer attacks, and others. Students are presented with a detailed account of more advanced concepts on 5G wireless networks, such as network slicing, Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN), and Software-defined networking (SDN). Various security measures and technologies used to secure wireless networks are explored, including wireless encryption protocols, wireless access control methods, anti-jamming and low probability of detection/intercept (LPD/LPI), wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems. Offered by Cyber Security Engineering. May not be repeated for credit.