CISC 330 Computer Networks

The essential topics in computer (digital) and network security are covered. Areas covered include viruses, computer crime, web server security, denial of service attacks, authentication protocols, firewalls, Trojan horses, intrusion detection, data encryption methods, public key cryptography (RSA, DES), email viruses, attachments, spy ware, digital homeland security in wireless technologies and mobile computing. The student is expected to develop a significant programming project in this area.