Description

The course is an introduction to computer and network security. The course encompasses the study of security mechanisms for secrecy, integrity, and availability. Topics include basic cryptography and its applications, security in computer networks and distributed systems and control and prevention of viruses and other rogue programs. In addition, hands-on experience will be provided through a series of programming assignments.

Program

Information Systems Program.

Objectives

• 1. Identify threats and security attacks to computer systems.
  2. Master symmetric and asymmetric cryptography techniques.
  3. Experiment with symmetric and asymmetric key distribution protocols.
  4. Experiment with message authentication mechanisms
  5. Experiment with system security