Ivan Pravda
Michal Łucki
This teaching module deals with network security capabilities with a focus on Virtual Private Networking (VPN). It defines a number of basic concepts, it includes the description of some basic components and concepts of VPNs. In addition, attention is paid to the explanation of the IPSec protocol and to the mechanisms allowing the implementation of private network security, such as the ISAKMP/IKE method and the Diffie-Hellmann key exchange mechanism. Last but not least, the module contains a number of practical examples and solutions for them. The final part of the module describes electronic signature.
By studying the module students will get an overview of the problem of computer networks’ security provided by virtual private networks. The topic is very current, as the concept of security is very closely related to cybercrime. Emphasis is placed not only on the clarification of terminology in this field, but also on the explanation of the principle of basic procedures, supplemented by specific examples of implementation. The final part explains electronic signature and its implementation in everyday life.
VPN, IPSec, SSL/TLS, tunneling, encryption, electronic signature, electronic seal.