CSCI 554 - Computer and Network Security

Spring Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): Computer organization, programming, basics of operating systems, networks and computer architecture

An introduction to the principles and practices of cryptography, network security, and secure software. Cryptography topics include: basic methods, key distribution and protocols for authenticated and confidential communications. The practice of network security includes: Kerberos, PGP, public key infrastructures, SSL/TLS, IP security, intrusion detection, password management, firewalls, viruses and worms, and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.