Advanced Computer Networking

Catalog description

This is an advanced-level course on computer networks. This course is the continuation discussion on ITAN 230 Network Concepts. The course has a comprehensive overview on advanced topics in network protocols, and networked systems. This course starts with a brief overview of TCP/IP protocol suite and reference model. The main discussions are fundamentals of network technology, Routing Algorithms, Routing Among the ISPs, Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Management and SNMP, Error-Detection and Correction Techniques in Link Layer, Link-Layer Addressing and ARP, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Data Center Networking, Wireless and Mobile Networks, Mobility Management, and Security in Computer Networks. Some Network security topics are discussed such as: Principles of Cryptography, Digital Signatures, End-Point Authentication, Securing E-Mail, Transport Layer Security (TLS), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Firewalls. Prerequisites: ITAN 230