Computer and Network Security

Catalog description

This course is a comprehensive study of the security principles and practices for computer systems and networks. Topics to be covered include basic security concepts, common network attack techniques and impacts, common security policies, Internet protocol vulnerabilities, basic cryptographic tools and secure protocols. Defense techniques such as authentication, access control, encryption, and network intrusion detection will be discussed. This course will also survey new and emerging network security topics, applications and technologies. Exercises for this course will include network programming in some language and using various tools in understanding and analyzing packet traces and network traffic.