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Computer Security

401342 - Computer Security
Faculty

Faculty of Information Technology

Department

Computer Science

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisite

401241

Co-requisite

-

Distribution

3+0
Computer and Network Security is concerned with studying the security practices and principles of computer and networks. This course covers a variety of topics include basic computer security concepts, common attacking techniques, common security policies, basic cryptographic tools, authentication, access control, network intrusion detection, software security, operating system security, network security, legal and ethical issues in computer security. The learning outcome is students must be able to understand the basic principles and practices in computer and network security. In particular, understand what the foundational theory is behind computer security, what the common threats are, and how to play with the games with attackers.