iLabX – Internet Masterclass
| Language: | English |
| Location: | Online |
| Duration: | Flexible, approx. 8 weeks |
| Start: | Anytime |
| Cost: | 140 EUR |
Learn how the internet works and gain insights into computer networking
Each module first introduces the background of a relevant mechanism or tool. After learning the concepts through videos, texts, and interactive learning elements, you will be able to build your own fully-functional internet.
Under close guidance, each module brings you closer to having a fully-functional internet running on your computer. As you will be applying existing internet mechanisms, you will even be able to connect your creation to the world wide web. In this way, after completion of the course, you can call yourself a true master of the internet.
The program is designed so that you can start it at any time. The audit track is available to you completely free of charge. If you choose the paid verified track, you will receive a TUM certificate to share with your professional network upon completion of all audit services.
Quick Info
Benefits
Learn how the internet works and gain insights into computer networking
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Flexible Learning Format
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Practice-oriented tasks
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Acquire relevant expertise
Program Overview
Here you will find information on the aims of this course and its content.- You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the Internet works in its current versions, IPv6 and IPv4.
- You will acquire fundamental knowledge of computer network architectures, illustrated by the Internet layer model.
- You will apply your understanding of common Internet protocols in practice.
- You will implement your understanding of common Internet applications such as DNS, NAT, and Firewalls in real-world scenarios.
- You will apply your knowledge of Internet security issues and understand the mechanisms to address them.
Here you will find information on dates, requirements and other general conditions for the certificate program.Program:
Target audience:
People who have a keen interest in knowing the in-depth mechanism behind how the internet works and who want to apply these tools to create their own internet on their personal computer.
Academic responsibility:
Prof. Dr. Marc-Oliver Pahl Professor for Cybersecurity at the Institut Mines Telecom (IMT) Atlantique, Rennes, France
Format & Timing:
Flexible, self-paced, approx. 8 weeks when investing 3-4 hours per week
Study location:
Online (edX)
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Graduation:
After successfully completing the course in the “verified track”, participants will get a certificate from the Technical University of Munich and edX.
Program fee:
140 EUR for the Verified Track
Discounts:
Free of charge in the Audit-Track (no Certificate or graded assignments). For more information about pricing models and packages, please visit edx.org.
TUM students can take the course for free.
Get to know our experienced lecturers who will teach you the certificate content and with whom you will work.Professor for Cybersecurity at the Institut Mines Telecom (IMT) Atlantique, Rennes, France
Lecturer and Researcher at the Chair of Network Architectures and Services at Technical University of Munich
Researcher in the S2O team at Technische Universität München
Research associate and PhD student in the S2O team at the chair of Network Architectures and Services of the Technical University of Munich
Student Assistant at the Technical University of Munich
Student Assistant at the Technical University of Munich
Find out how the program is structured and what content you can expect.Module 1: Signals and Cables
Signals, shared medium, physical medium, noise, addressing, topologies, unicast, broadcast, headers, payload, trailer, twisted pair, optical fiber, wireless, non-return to zero (NRZ), Manchester encoding, self-clocking.
Module 2: Internet Protocol
Internet Protocol (IP), IPv6, IPv4, subnetting, fragmentation, Stateless Address Auto Configuration (SLAAC), Neighbour Discovery Protocol (NDP), Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), static routing, forwarding, multicast.
Module 3: Routing
Dynamic routing, longest prefix matching, Autonomous System (AS), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Dijkstra, Bellmann-Ford, paths, loops.
Module 4: Transmission Control Protocol and User Datagram Protocol
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), reliable communication, stateful communication, 3-way handshake, aknowledgements (ACK), piggyback, retransmission, congestion control, flow control.
Module 5: Domain Name System and Webservers
Domain Name System (DNS), resolver, nameserver, zones, sub-domains, iterative vs. recursive name resolution, A and AAAA records, Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Transport Layer Security (TLS), HTTPS, virtual hosts.
Module 6: DNS64/ NAT64 and Firewalls:
Network Address Translation (NAT), DNS64, NAT64, state, address rewriting, IP 5-tuple, chains, filter, blacklisting, whitelisting, rules, firewall, tables.





