Summary
Since the rapid expansion of Internet use began in the late 20th century, career opportunities for information network engineers have continued to grow. Today, their expertise is needed not only in the traditional information and communications industry, but also across a broad range of economic activities in Japan and around the world, including manufacturing, finance and insurance, transportation and logistics, e-commerce, advertising, and entertainment.Going forward, information networks will play an increasingly important role in enabling the rapid and reliable transmission of data for technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), CASE (Connected, Autonomous/Automated, Shared, and Electric) technologies in the automotive sector, big data utilization, VR/AR, and generative AI.
Network administrators are responsible for building, troubleshooting, and maintaining computer networks and server systems. When a network failure occurs, they work to restore the network quickly and protect data stored or transmitted across it.In the Network and Information Security specialization, students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet these societal demands, including the design, construction, and operation of network systems, as well as expertise in information security.
Target Career Paths
- Internet Service Designers, Operators, and Administrators
- Security administrators for corporate networks and mission-critical systems
- Manager of construction and operation of various server environments (web, database, video distribution, etc.)
- Consultants supporting integration of various networks including cloud services and IoT devices
- Development and operation engineer for server/client systems via network
Themes of past Master Projects
- Development of a public transportation route guidance system
- A Study on Response to Information Security Incidents
- Security Considerations for Social Security and Tax Number (My Number) Systems
- Research on the evaluation method of population within a certain distance - Development of a method using common area of polygon and circle -
- Considerations on Air Traffic Control Radio Usage
- Systematization of Configurations for Enhancing Kubernetes Security
- Study of QoS Control for Home Network Traffic Using Deep Learning
Message from Project Instructor
Professor Yutaka Takahashi
Although new network technologies such as Beyond 5G and edge computing are being developed rapidly, simply acquiring knowledge of these technologies is not enough to become an advanced network engineer capable of leading the next generation.It is important to understand the overall framework of existing network technologies and to develop both fundamental and practical skills through logical analysis of the processes used to identify and solve problems during their development.From this perspective, students need to learn the principles and functions of information and communication networks, particularly the Internet, and acquire knowledge of various network architectures, including wired and wireless LANs, WANs, MANs, BANs, and PANs, as well as control technologies such as routing, flow control, and congestion control.
Message from Project Instructor
Professor Shozo Naitō
In the construction and operation of information systems, networks and security are like two complementary wheels of a car. Networking improves the convenience of information systems, but at the same time, it also increases security risks.While an increasing number of devices are being connected through the Internet of Things (IoT), various services are also increasingly being delivered over networks through the cloud.Such service environments can only be realized with robust information security. In reality, however, various security incidents, including personal data breaches, continue to occur frequently.I encourage students to take on the challenge of mastering the latest network and information security technologies while maintaining a balance between theory and practice.