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Cryptography and Security

What Will Learn?

  • Course Aims
    • Enrich the student knowledge about the concepts of cryptology. • Enrich the student knowledge about the concepts of advanced algorithm design. • Develop the student ability to understand Symmetric and Public key ciphers. • Develop the student ability to have a better understanding of computer security.
  • Course Goals
  • Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities

Requirements

CSE361

Description

  • English Description

    Introduction to security and models. Classical ciphers and cryptoanalysis. Authentication protocols, Key distribution and management, Symmetric key cryptography, Public key cryptography. Digital signature. Hashing functions. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) and tunneling protocols (TLS, IPSec, SET). Firewalls, Intrusion detection, Offensive and defensive tools. Security issues in wireless technologies and mobile computing. Hacking in ethics and laws.
  • Arabic Description

    Introduction to security and models. Classical ciphers and cryptoanalysis. Authentication protocols, Key distribution and management, Symmetric key cryptography, Public key cryptography. Digital signature. Hashing functions. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) and tunneling protocols (TLS, IPSec, SET). Firewalls, Intrusion detection, Offensive and defensive tools. Security issues in wireless technologies and mobile computing. Hacking in ethics and laws.
  • Department
    Computer and Systems Engineering
  • Credit Hours
    3
  • Grades
    Total ( 100 ) = Midterm (25) + tr.Major Assessment (30 = tr.Industry 0% , tr.Project 15% , tr.Self_learning 5% , tr.Seminar 15% ) + tr.Minor Assessment (5) + Exam Grade (40)
  • Hours
    Lecture Hours: 3, Tutorial Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 0
  • Required SWL
    100
  • Equivalent ECTS
    4
  • • Stallings, William. Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, 8th Edition: Principles and Practice. Pearson Higher Ed, 2021 - Stallings, William. Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, 8th Edition: Principles and Practice. Pearson Higher Ed, 2021.