Examines the critical aspects of network security. This course presents a technical discussion of threats, vulnerabilities, detection, and prevention. Issues addressed are cryptography, firewalls, network protocols, intrusion detection, security architecture, security policy, forensic investigation, privacy, and the law. Students can expect to gain a working knowledge of the critical areas of security that large networks face today.

Cryptography Threats, vulnerabilities, detection Firewalls Network protocols Intrusion detection Security architecture Security policy Forensic investigation Privacy Law Authentication and authorization Access Control Security Models

The student will gain a practical understanding in one of the most important areas of networking.

To gain a working understanding of the network security, with a focus on real world issues.

TLEN 5330 (Data Communications 1) or an equivalent course/background.

Required: CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, Published November 2007, 1008 pages, ISBN 0071497870.
Anderson, Security Engineering, Wiley, 2001, ISBN 0-471-389-22-6. This is available for FREE online at the following URL: www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/book.html.

Access to the Internet. Students will access course materials using WebCT. Go to webct.colorado.edu for logon information and browser settings.