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CptS 425: Network Security

Catalog Information
Course Number: 
425
Credits: 
3
Offered: 
Fall
Pre-Requisites
CptS 360: Systems Programming

Introduction to Information Assurance and a knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++ or Java

Class Information
Objectives: 
  • Understand threats to computer systems through the network
  • Understand mitigation strategies used to counteract the threats
  • Understand role of cryptography in network defense
  • Know how to continue learning about network security beyond this class
Structure: 
  • 25% exams
  • 25% programs
  • 25% writing assignments
  • 15% undergraduate project and presentation
  • 10% class participation and in-class exercises
Topics: 
  • Network security
  • TCP/IP Networking
  • Cryptography- basic concepts
  • Security Tools
  • Security Exploits
Lab Projects: 

Three programming assignments: 2-3 weeks each

Requirements
Textbooks/References: 

Network Security: The Complete Reference by Roberta Bragg, Mark Rhodes-Ousley, Keith Strassberg, 2004.

Counter Hack Reloaded by Ed Skoudis, 2005.

Professor/Coordinator: 
Min Sik Kim
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