CMSC 487 - Introduction To Network Security

(3.00)

The objective of this course is to teach the fundamental concepts, architectures, and protocols related to network security. Topics covered include: Overview of network security; Basics of cryptography; Threat models; Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms and Standards; Public Key Infrastructure; Electronic Mail Security; Network Layer Security; Transport layer and web security; Packet filtering; Firewalls; Intrusion Detection, and Virtual Private Networks; Recent topics in Network Security.

Course ID: 52973
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Requirement Group: CMSC 421 and CMSC 481 with a C or better.