CS 303 - Network Security

Institution:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

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Description:

3 Credits This course introduces the principles and algorithms of modern encryption and some major issues and problems of computer security. Topics covered include the notion of block ciphers and implementations such as DES and Blowfish. Modern public key encryption techniques such as the RSA algorithm. Statistical attacks on encryption including traffic monitoring. Hash functions. Digital signatures and authentication methods. An introduction to some attacks and defenses such as viruses, worms, and firewalls. This course is intended to be a required course in an Information Security minor or a technical elective for students majoring in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Prerequisites: MA 242 or CS 222 or consent of the instructor. CS 225 or consent of the instructor. Junior status or consent of the instructor.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.erau.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 222-3728

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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