CNT 4406 - Network Security and Cryptography

Institution:

Palm Beach State College

Subject:

Description:

This course will address the issues of network security with regards to securing data from unauthorized access through the use of various cryptographic techniques. The algorithms used for symmetric ciphers, asymmetric ciphers, and cryptographic data integrity will be discussed. The student will learn the practical use of algorithms for the encryption of data: a public key infrastructure will be implemented to issue certificates, Transport Level Security will be implemented to secure both web and remote access, and Virtual Private Networks will be implemented to secure data in transit across unsecured networks.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.palmbeachstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(561) 967-7222

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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