COMPUTER SECURITY (2/2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Explain the design principles, threats, attacks and security strategy; Evaluate different strategies to handle security threats and attacks; Apply different encryption techniques in computer and network security.

Topics:

Overview; Cryptographic tools; User Authentication and Access control; Malicious software; DoS, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewalls; Software and OS Security; IT Security Management and Risks; Physical Infrastructure Security; Human Resource Security; Cryptographic Algorithms; Internet Security Protocol; Internet Authentication Application; Wireless Network Security.