UNIK4260 – Vulnerability and Security of Wireless Communications

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

Methods and technology for mapping and monitoring of different means of wireless communications at frequencies in the range 30 MHz to 3 GHz are presented. Common measures against being subjected to such methods are discussed. Methods used for jamming of modern communication systems are presented, and measures for protection against such jamming are discussed.

Learning outcome

Common methods for direction finding and position fixing. To do basic calculations in order to protect your wireless systems against mapping, monitoring and jamming.

Admission

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Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

No spesific requirement

Recommended previous knowledge

FYS1120

Overlapping courses

None

Teaching

2 hrs lectures and 2 hrs exercise per week

Examination

Written exam will be given if the number of candidates is high, otherwise the exam is oral. Normal grades (A - F).

Facts about this course

Credits
10
Teaching
Every autumn
Examination
Every autumn
Teaching language
Norwegian (English on request)