718, IS Bldg.
Tel:412-624-5144
prashk AT pitt dot edu
This course covers network security and cryptographic protocols. Network vulnerabilities, attacks on TCP/IP, network monitoring, security at the link, network and transport layers. Topics include basics of cryptography- secret and public key schemes, message authentication codes and key management with emphasis on cryptographic protocols. WLAN security, IPSec, SSL, and VPNs. E-mail security (PGP, S/MIME); Kerberos; X.509 certificates; AAA and Mobile IP; SNMP security; Firewalls: Filters and gateways; Policies and implementation of firewall policies; Stateful firewalls; Firewall appliances. Network related physical security, risk management and disaster recovery/contingency planning issues and housekeeping procedures. This is complementary to the course INFSCI 1074: Computer Security.
INFSCI 1004/1070, Java I, Statistics, Calculus or Instructor's approval
Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practices, 4th Ed. - by William Stallings, Pearson Education, 2006 (ISBN: 0-13-187316-4)
Final Exam: April 23rd, 2007 at 3.00 p.m. in class (IS 405) for 3 hours. If you have a conflict, you must let me know by Monday, April 16th, 2007.