DATA AND NETWORK SECURITY: IT-4541

Introduction:

This course introduces the Security of data and networks. It helps students to secure the computers and networks from internal and external attacks by applying multiple layers of defense.

Course Code: IT-4541

Credit Hours: 03

Prerequisites: IT-4511(System and Network Administration)

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course the students will be able to:

Understand the security problems in LANs and WANs
Understand how all aspects of a computer system contribute to security.
Develop an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual aspects that are needed to build secure systems.
Develop ability to evaluate and compare various systems or mechanisms with respect to their security

TEXTBOOK(S):

Network Security Fundamentals by Gert DeLaet and Gert Schauwers, Cisco Press

REFERENCE MATERIAL:

Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards by William Stallings, Prentice Hall
Network Security Bible by Eric Cole, Wiley

COURSE CONTENTS:

Overview and importance of course
Network Security Overview: Defining Trust, Weaknesses and Vulnerabilities, Responsibilities for Network Security, Security Objectives, the Need for Security, Risk and Vulnerability
Security Policies: Defining a Security Policy, Importance of a Security Policy
Understanding Defenses: Digital IDs, Intrusion Detection System, Physical Security, Encrypted Login, Firewalls, Reusable Passwords, Antivirus Software, Encrypted Files, Biometrics
Cryptography: Introduction, Cryptography versus Cryptanalysis, Traditional and Modern-Day Techniques
Symmetric Key Cryptography: DES, AES, Symmetric key distribution
RSA, Diffie-Hellman, Kerberos
Authentication and Access Control
Firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS
Router Security, Wireless Security
Transport and Application Layer Security
Case Studies