CSE 681 - Information Security

(4 credits)

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.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (CSE 549 or equivalent).