Course Description & Objectives:
- The course covers theory and practice of computer security, focusing in particular on the security aspects of the computer systems, Web and Internet. It introduces network and system security threats, then surveys cryptographic tools used to provide security, such as shared key encryption (DES, 3DES, RC-4/5/6, etc.); public key encryption, key exchange, and digital signature (Diffie- Hellmann, RSA, DSS, etc.). It then reviews how these tools are utilized in the internet protocols and applications such as Kerberos, SSL, IPSEC, TLS, PGP, S/MIME, SET, and others. System security issues, such as viruses, intrusion, firewalls, and others will also be covered. Aims:
- The objective of the course is to introduce students to security threats and the methods to tackle them. The course shall focus on systems security for desktop and host computing devices as well as network security issues, which will equip student with fundamental techniques required for IT managers and system administrators.
MCN 7103 System and Network Security.doc