Wireless Network Security Certificate - Curriculum 297

Academic Associate

Monique P. Fargues, Ph.D.

Code EC/Fa, Spanagel Hall, Room 456

[phone], DSN 756-2859

[e-mail]

Program Manager

Roberto Cristi, Ph.D.

Code EC/Cx, Spanagel Hall

Room 462

[phone], DSN 756-2223

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Brief Overview

This certificate is designed to provide students with a graduate level focus on the security of wireless communications networks, and depending on elective choice, an ability to assess the security of wireless devices or telecommunications systems, to maintain situational awareness on wireless networks or assess the risk of covert malicious functionality in system hardware components.

Requirements for Entry

Students who plan to enroll in the Wireless Network Security Certificate Program should have a BSEE degree or a degree in another area of science or engineering with additional coursework and on-the-job experience, including a basic communications course, that will allow them to successfully complete the certificate courses.

Convenes

Fall

Program Length

Four quarters

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
EC4770	Wireless Communications Network Security		3	2
EC4745	Mobile Ad-hoc Wireless Networks		3	2

And one or two of the following electives to total a minimum of 12 credit hours:

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
EC4730	Covert Communications		3	2
EC4735	Telecommunications Systems Security		3	2
EC4755	Network Traffic, Activity Detection, and Tracking		3	2
EC4795	Wireless Device Security		3	2