Network evolution

Next-generation networks have become increasingly complex, interconnecting different technologies and architectures (IP, WiFi, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G) across multiple hardware and software platforms to offer a multitude of services (data, telephony, video streaming, videoconferencing, etc.). These new network technologies have enabled a dramatic increase in capacity, particularly in terms of access. In this context, the advent of connected objects, the IoT, and robotics will increase the attack surface from a security perspective and make it more difficult to detect and correct threats. Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly complex to identify and deal with. Their design benefits in part from leaks from government and military technologies (e.g., CIA/NSA tools) and advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data. This course aims to review the different network architectures and their evolution towards next-generation multiservice networks. An important aspect covered is quality of service (QoS), cellular networks (GSM, 3G, 4G), and network security (security of connected objects/IoT).

RE202 and RE218

Introduction to Next Generation Networks (NGN)
Convergence of Networks and Services
Quality of Service and Security Constraints in NGN Networks
Study of New Threats Related to the Internet of Things (IoT)
Study of the 802.11 Wireless Network: Principles, Architecture, and Evolution (Encryption Security, Authentication, Integrity, QoS Mechanisms, etc.)
Study of cellular networks (GSM, 3G/UMTS, and 4G/LTE)
Migration from IPv4 to IPv6

Networks

- Not applicable