NETWORK SECURITY

Catalog description

This course is a study of key security issues and procedures in computer and mobile communication networks. Students will learn about network attacks and vulnerabilities as well as current defenses. Topics covered include confidentiality and authentication protocols, botnets, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and communication privacy and anonymity. This course also explores various networking security standards and methods for enforcing and enhancing those standards. An elective course for Cybersecurity majors. Prerequisite: CSCI 4315.