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MSIT.5610 Computer Network Security (Formerly 94.561)

Id: 035785 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

This course is aimed to provide students with a solid understanding of key concepts of computer network security and practical solutions to network security threats. Topics to be covered include common network security attacks, basic security models, data encryption algorithms, public-key cryptography and key management, data authentication, network security protocols in practice, wireless network security, network perimeter security and firewall technology, the art of anti-malicious software, and the art of intrusion detection. Pre-Req: BS in IT or Equivalent. Cannot be used toward MS or D.Sc. in Computer Science.

Prerequisites

Students must already have completed a bachelor's degree in a related discipline to enroll in this course and in a graduate career.

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