ECE 55000 - Computer Network Security

Credit Hours: 3.00. The course is an introduction to computer network security that aims to develop the security mindset in the students. The course discusses security fundamentals, principles, policies, and access controls. It covers threats, vulnerabilities, attacks, and defense mechanisms in computer systems, networks, and web. Finally, it discusses encryption, key management, digital signatures, certificates, and authentication. Students will learn attack and defense mechanisms with the help of hands-on assignments. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring.

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