Network Security

Catalog description

This is a study of network security concepts, technology, and issues. Authentication, privacy, and integrity of messages are analyzed. INFSY 863 is a follow-up course to INFSY 860 , Data Communications and Networking. The objective of the course is that students gain a higher-level understanding of network security. Although the course is designed to appeal primarily to M.S.I.S. students, it is expected that the more technically minded M.B.A. will find the course valuable. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have an in depth understanding of encryption techniques and the use of keys for encryption. Each student will study the appropriate applications to public keys, secret keys, and session keys. They will gain an understanding of the role of certificate authorities and the public key infrastructure. In addition, students will learn about the various architectures available to transmit information securely across the internet through virtual private networks.