ECE 6612 Computer Network Security (2S, 1D) 3-0-3

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Schedule updated, 3/29/2008

Classes: Jan. 7 - April 25, 2008,   MWF  9:05-9:55 a.m.

Exam: April 29, 2:50 - 5:40 p.m.

Location: VL w200 (T-Square video for remote students)

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing, Course in Computer Networks (see OSCAR)

Instructor: Prof. John A. Copeland (Web) (bio).

Office hours by appointment, or MWF 10-12, in Klaus 3362   (404-894-5177)


Class Schedule and Reading Assignments

PowerPoint Slides    (Exam Topics)

Folders:  Info,   Tools,   News,   PGP,   FAQs ,  Link to Utilities

Teams for NetSecLab Exercise

Addition Information on NetSecLab -  Exercise

Chris Lee's Wiki - NetSecLab Information

Homework (Directory) - Help on Preparing Email Submission

HW-1 Due due Friday 2/1 before 9:00 a.m.   (Video add 7 days)
HW-2 Due due Monday 2/25 before 9:00 a.m. (Video add 7 days)   - my PGP Key    PGP and GnuPG Info
HW-3 Due due Monday 3/3 before 9:00 a.m.   (Video add 7 days)

Miscellaneous Security Information

Links to Recent News Stories (check often for additions)

Quizzes - Filenames that start with 00-2 indicate Summer 2000 - (2005 Exam)

Spreadsheets for demonstrating: RSA Encoding and Substitution-Code Breaking

    Poster of Dec. 2005 NetSec exercise

Email is necessary. The following email accounts have problems: none.

Course Title: Computer Network Security (3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)

Scheduled as ECE8843a/q in 2000, 2002, 2004, ECE6612 in 2005, 2006, 2008

Instructor: Prof. John A. Copeland (backup- Prof. Henry Owen)

Content: Fundamental concepts of network information security, including encryption, secure access methods, and vulnerabilities in network protocols, operating systems, and network applications.

Course outline:

Introduction
Web security.
Security standards-SSL/TLS and SET.
Intruders and viruses.
PGP and S/MIME for electronic mail security.
Firewalls.
Secret Key and Public/Private Key Cryptography
Cryptographic Hashes and Message Digests
Authentication Systems (Kerberos)
Digital signatures and certificates.
Kerberos and X.509v3 digital certificates.
Current Network Security Publications and Web Sites

Textbook:"Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards," Prentice Hall, Wm. Stallings, Third Edition, 2007. (http://WilliamStallings.com/)

Supplementary reading: "Counter Hack," Prentice Hall PTR, Ed Skoudis, ISBN-0-13-033273-9, First Edition, 2001.

How students are to be graded: Quizzes (2 x 25%) 50%, Exam 40%, HW 10%.

Sponsoring TIG - Telecommunications.

I will meet with students in my office (Klaus 3362) whenever my time is not committed, but I have many meetings at irregular times during the week. Please email for an appointment (or call 404 894-5177), giving me several times that are convenient for you. I will also usually be able to meet with you in Van Leer or Klaus after class.

John Copeland's Web Site - Contact Information