Computer & Network Security

Rotating Instructors: Note that this course is taught by a rotating set of instructors depending on availability. This course page reflects my offering of the course. Structure and content may vary between instructors.

Overview #

Computer & Network Security provides a graduate-level introduction to computer and network security and privacy covering four key topic areas: basics of cryptography and crypto protocols, network security, systems security, and privacy.

This is likely the first of a set of courses security PhD students and MS students who pursue the MS Track in Security will take, and it serves as an introduction to material that will be covered in later security electives in cryptography, network security, software security, systems security, and privacy.

It is also suitable as a single elective for MS students and PhD students who wish to enrich their education with an expanded base of computer security experience.

Topics #

1. Course Introduction and Research Methods
2. Security Fundamentals
3. Intro to Cryptography
4. Hashes & Message Authentication
5. Asymmetric Cryptography
6. Key Management
7. Authentication Protocols
8. User Authentication
9. Intro to Network Security
10. Transport Layer Security
11. Routing Security
12. DNS Security
13. VPN, Firewalls & Tunnels
14. Intrusion Detection Systems
15. Research Methods 2
16. Access Control
17. Operating Systems (security aspects)
18. Software Vulnerabilities
19. Software Supply Chain Security
20. Web Security
21. Mobile Security
22. Cloud Security
23. Web Privacy
24. Mobile Privacy
25. Anonymous Communication