CPE5002

Network security

(IT)

TBA

6 points + 4 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield

Synopsis: Introduction to computer networks, basic cryptographic techniques, security in the OSI architecture, security in Internet, security in networked computing (Kerberos, SPX, firewalls etc.), security in mobile computing and communications systems, security applications in electronic commerce and banking, including WWW, EDI, X.400, X.500, EFT, ATM etc.

Assessment: Assignments: 50% + Written report (4000 words): 50%