CO325 Computer and Network Security

Course Code
CO325
Course Title
Computer and Network Security
Credits
3
Course Type
CORE
Prerequisites
CO223
Textbooks and References
  • Ross Anderson, Security Engineering
  • Behrouz Forouzan, Cryptography & Network Security
Topic Time Allocated / hours
L T P A
Introduction
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Symmetric key ciphers
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Asymmetric key ciphers
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Cryptographic hash functions
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Cryptographic primitives and protocols
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Protocol attacks and countermeasures
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Computer security – Authentication mechanisms and protocols
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Computer security – Access control
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Network security – Identity and trust systems
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Network security – Secure Communication
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Usability, psychology, organisational security policy
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Total (hours)
30 5 10 10

L = Lectures, T = Tutorial classes, P = Practical classes, A = Homework Assignments

Assessment Percentage Marks
Practicals 10
Assignments 10
Mid-Exam 20
End-Exam 60
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