CSI4460

Information Security

Introduction to cryptography and its application to networking and operating system security. Topics covered include secret key and public key cryptographic algorithms, hash functions, authentication, digital signature, digital certificate, key management, email security, web security, SSL/TLS, IP security and wireless security, firewalls, intrusion detection and traceback techniques, security threats and countermeasures, and legal and ethical issues. Independent research on network security is required as student projects. Major Standing required. *Approved Slash Course. Credit can only be earned for CSI 4460 or CSI 5460.Prerequisite(s): CSI 2470

School of Egr. and Comp. Sci.