CSCI 8410 DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS AND NETWORK SECURITY (3 credits)
The course aims at understanding the issues surrounding data security, integrity, confidentiality and availability in distributed systems. Further, we will discuss various network security issues, threats that exist and strategies to mitigate them. This course will cover topics in cryptography, public key infrastructure, authentication, hashing, digital signatures, ARP protection, IP and IPSEC, IP Tables, SSL/TLS, firewalls, etc. (Cross-listed with CYBR 8410)
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 8366 or equivalent(s). Not open to non-degree graduate students.