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.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Understand and explain fundamental concepts of cyber security. 2. Understand and explain vulnerabilities, attacks, and defense mechanisms in computers, networks, and world wide web (WWW). 3. Write secure stand-alone and client-server side code. 4. Design and configure secure networks and websites. 5. Understand cryptography, digital signatures and certificates.

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