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This
course focuses on the basic principles of
information security and
cryptography and how they are used in modern computer and
communication systems.
Topics
include:
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Introduction to information security |
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security
models, |
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access
control policies, |
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risk
analysis |
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cryptographic
algorithms, public-key cryptography |
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Identification authentication (smart cards, biometrics, etc) |
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Public
Key Infrastructure, |
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secure
operating systems, |
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secure
database systems, |
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secure
electronic commerce |
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web
security |
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privacy
and anonymity on web |
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legal
framework on information security |
slides of the
syllabus
TEXTBOOKS
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Matthew
Bishop, Computer Security: Art and Science
Addison-Wesley,
2003. ISBN 0-201-44099-7 |
Other Reference
Material
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Security in Computing, 2nd Edition, Charles P. Pfleeger, Prentice Hall
PREREQUISITES
Although it is
currently indicated that there are no pre-requisites for this course, to
benefit the most from the course, students taking this course are
expected to have the following background:
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Basic knowledge of:
Java programming, operating systems, data structures, database systems
and networks. |
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Basic mathematics:
undergraduate mathematics, some knowledge about mathematical logic
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EVALUATION/GRADING:
OFFICE HOURS:
Friday: 6:00-7:00
pm.
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Department
of Computer & Communication Engineering
CE304: Information Security 
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