CSI 5460 - 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. Formerly CSE 681.CSI 4460

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.