Mission and history
At FRI UNIZA, the department provides education and research in the field of information and communication networks with an emphasis on more detailed knowledge about computer communication networks based on the IP protocol (Internet Protocol) and their security. In the field of computer networks, the department provides its own engineering program Applied Network Engineering and, together with KTK UNIZA, has been providing the Information and Network Technologies program since 2020. The department focuses on practice-oriented education offered through the established so-called network academies. The oldest is the Cisco Network Academy. In addition, we also participate in the Juniper Academy Alliance and Fortinet Security Academy.
The department focuses its basic research on cloud computing (CC) systems and computer network security with a focus on security architectures and machine learning in anomaly detection. Applied research is focused on the development of information network services, the use of CC systems in education, data collection from the network and the creation of network traffic datasets. The staff of the department actively participated in the standardization of NGN architecture, protocols, and services (ETSI).
Our team
Mgr. Jana
Uramová, PhD.
Teaching: Principles of information-communication networks, Computer networks 1 and 2, Theory of information networks, Projects for diploma thesis (1-4)
Research: Network security, Creating custom IDS datasets for IDS systems testing and training, effective network monitoring methods, intrusion detection methods and network traffic archivation; routing and switching in IP networks, protocols, technologies and IP networks, modeling and simulation of computer networks
Ing. Martin
Kontšek, PhD.
Teaching:Computer networks 3, Network operating systems, Algorithms in networks
Research:Routing and Switching in IP Networks, Routing protocols, Cloud Computing
Ing. Ľubomír
Králik
Teaching: Mathematics for informatics, Communication Theory
Research: Explainability of deep neural networks, anomaly detection
Ing. Marek
Moravčík, PhD.
Teaching: computer networks 1, 2, 3; design of networks 1, 2; network integration; communication technologies; network operating systems; project 1, 2, 3; Linux - essentials; Python in network applications
Research: Cloud Computing, routing and switching in IP networks, converged networks
prof. Ing. Pavel
Segeč, PhD.
Teaching: computer networks 1,2 and 3, design of networks 1 and 2, security of computer networks, communication technologies, project 1,2 and 3, advanced routing, advanced switching.
Research: packet routing and switching, protocols, technologies and services of IP networks, IP and multimedia communication platforms, converged networks, theirs architectures, protocols and services (NGN/IMS), cloud and NFV, securitz of computer networks.
Ing. Ivana
Brídová, PhD.
Teaching: Information Systems Architecture, Principles IKS
Research: work on projects
Mgr. Adrián
Hamada
Teaching: Python in network applications
Research: Algorithms and methods for effective tasks management in various cloud systems, Edge Computing, Fog Computing, Cloud Computing
Dalibor
Kafka
Teaching: Computer networks 3; Virtualization and cloud technologies Research: SDN/SD-WAN; Hybrid cloud solutions; federated cloud solutions
prof. Ing. Tatiana
Kováčiková, PhD.
Teaching:
Research: Intelligent Transport Systems, C-ITS, Architecture and applications for C-ITS, eCall, ITS standardisation
doc. Ing. Jozef
Papán, PhD.
Teaching: Securing networks with Fortinet (Fortinet Academy), Principles of ICS (Cisco), Network Architectures (Linux + Networks)
Research: IP Fast Reroute, Fault-Tolerance, protocols and services in IP networks, modeling and simulation of computer networks.
Ing. Roman
Kaloč, PhD.
Znalosť Cisco, Juniper a Nokia technológie, či už v oblasti pevných alebo mobilných sietí. Skúsenosti s riešeniami v oblasti sieťovej bezpečnosti.
Ocenenia:
2012 - Best Systems Engineer - Russia, East and South-East Europe, Juniper Networks, Individual Partner Awards winners!
2007 - Systems Engineer of the Year, EMEA Award winner, 2007, Athens Extreme Networks, Inc.
Ing. Ondrej
Škvarek, PhD.
Lessons: principles of Info-communication networks, computer networks 1, 2 and 3, communication technologies, optimization of converged networks, project 1 and 2
Research: pattern recognition (video, speech, attacks in computer networks), machine learning, neural networks, memristor based fuzzy computing, speech synthesis, modeling and simulation of computer networks
doc. Mgr. Juraj
Smieško, PhD.
Teaching: mathematics for informatics, discrete probability, theory of information networks, theory of queueing, process analysis, multivariate data analysis
Research: modeling and dimensioning of IP networks, time series analysis, multidimensional data recognition, mathematical methods of IP network attack detection, parametric methods of machine learning
Laboratories
It is the effort of the department that our students acquire their knowledge and practical skills in quality and currently equipped laboratories. A computer and presentation technology are standard equipment at the FRI. However, a large part of the department’s teaching is focused on computer networks and security. Therefore, in addition to the PC, the equipment also includes a number of special network technology such as routers, switches, WiFi APs, firewalls, servers to support virtualization, VoIP phones and the like. In our laboratories, you will meet equipment from market leaders such as Cisco Systems, Fortinet, Juniper Networks and MikroTik during classes. Maintaining laboratories is not an easy task. Therefore, the department has long spent constant efforts on their maintenance with the support of the faculty and partners.
Laboratory RB-03
Teaching IT subjects
Computer laboratory primarily intended for teaching the subjects of animation and graphics, introduction to the study and the principles of ICS.
Laboratory RB-301
Teaching advanced, CCNP+ level subjects
Laboratory focused on teaching practical subjects in the field of computer networks and security. The laboratory is mainly used for teaching practical engineering subjects in the ASI program, solving final theses, courses of our Cisco Academy, and Fortinet Security Academy and subsequent preparation for industry certifications. The laboratory is therefore equipped with switches, routers from Cisco and Juniper, firewalls from Cisco and Fortinet.
Laboratory RB-302
Workshops and IT subjects
Computer laboratory primarily intended for teaching computer science and mathematics (Process Analysis, Information Network Theory, Communication Theory) subjects of the department, lectures for smaller groups, workshops and meetings.
Laboratory RB-303
Teaching CCNA level subjects
Laboratory focused on teaching practical subjects in the field of computer networks and CCNA level security. The laboratory is mainly used for teaching practical network subjects of the bachelor’s study in the program IaST, Informatics and Computer Engineering. Solution of final theses, courses of our Cisco academy. The laboratory is primarily equipped with devices (switches, routers, firewalls) from Cisco and MikroTik.
Laboratory RB-356
ECDL lab a Pearson VUE Test center
A laboratory primarily intended for testing candidates, in particular ECDL (European Computer Drining License) certification and for the needs of the Pearson VUE testing center.
Awards
Martin Dvorsky – Rector’s award for engineering diploma thesis
2020
The work of the graduate Bc. Martin Dvorský with named “SIMPLE SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED NETWORK SECURITY AUDIT” developed under the leadership of doc. Segeč was the Rector’s Award of the University of Zilina in 2019. CONGRATULATIONS!
1st place in the national competition of the Networking Academy Games 2020
2020
Our student Maroš Pekár won 1st place in the NetAcad Games 2020 competition in the UNI category.
2rd place in the national competition of the Networking Academy Games 2020
2020
Our student Marek Ploštica won 3rd place in the NetAcad Games 2020 competition in the UNI category.
Matúš Mrázik – the Best Diploma Thesis – IT Spy 2019 Public Awards
2019
The best final work for the year 2019 was awarded at the University of Žilina. We are proud to announce that for the best thesis for the year 2019 at the Faculty of Management and Informatics UNIZA has been proclaimed the work of our successful graduate Ing. Matthew Mrázika called reversible extraction of symptoms. The […]
Instructor Excellence Award – Expert Level – 2019
2019
The Netacad Program has released lists of awards under its “Recognition” program, which recognize instructors for their approach and achievements in the Cisco Networking Academy program. Within the category Instructor Excellence Award Expert (top 10 percent of instructors worldwide) for the year 2019, one of the awards in the category was won by three instructors […]
Instructor Excellence Award – Advanced Level – 2018
2018
Award winner Marek Moravcik The awards in this category recognize instructors for their contributions and instructional excellence. Advanced: Top 10 percent of instructors globally Criteria Student performance Student feedback Completed professional development opportunities Eligibility Minimum of 20 NetAcad students taught during the calendar year in any curricula At least 50 percent completion rate on final […]
Instructor Excellence Award – Expert Level – 2017
2017
Award winner Pavel Segec The awards in this category recognize instructors for their contributions and instructional excellence. Advanced: Top 10 percent of instructors globally Criteria Student performance Student feedback Completed professional development opportunities Eligibility Minimum of 20 NetAcad students taught during the calendar year in any curricula At least 50 percent completion rate on final […]
Instructor Excellence Award – Advanced Level – 2017
2017
Award winer Marek Moravcik The awards in this category recognize instructors for their contributions and instructional excellence. Advanced: Top 25 percent of instructors globally Criteria Student performance Student feedback Completed professional development opportunities Eligibility Minimum of 20 NetAcad students taught during the calendar year in any curricula At least 50 percent completion rate on final […]
Instructor Excellence Award – Expert Level – 2016
2016
Award winners Pavel Segec and Peter Paluch The awards in this category recognize instructors for their contributions and instructional excellence. Advanced: Top 10 percent of instructors globally Criteria Student performance Student feedback Completed professional development opportunities Eligibility Minimum of 20 NetAcad students taught during the calendar year in any curricula At least 50 percent completion […]
Instructor Excellence Award – Advanced Level – 2016
2016
Award winnes Milan Kubina and Gabriel Koman The awards in this category recognize instructors for their contributions and instructional excellence. Advanced: Top 10 percent of instructors globally Criteria Student performance Student feedback Completed professional development opportunities Eligibility Minimum of 20 NetAcad students taught during the calendar year in any curricula At least 50 percent completion […]
Instructor Excellence Award – Expert Level – 2015
2015
Award winners Pavel Segec, Peter Paluch, Ondrej Skvarek The awards in this category recognize instructors for their contributions and instructional excellence. Advanced: Top 10 percent of instructors globally Criteria Student performance Student feedback Completed professional development opportunities Eligibility Minimum of 20 NetAcad students taught during the calendar year in any curricula At least 50 percent […]
Instructor Excellence Award – Advanced Level – 2014
2014
Award winner Pavel Segec The awards in this category recognize instructors for their contributions and instructional excellence. Advanced: Top 10 percent of instructors globally Criteria Student performance Student feedback Completed professional development opportunities Eligibility Minimum of 20 NetAcad students taught during the calendar year in any curricula At least 50 percent completion rate on final […]
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