Instructor: Jonathan M. Smith Email: jms@cis.upenn.edu Lectures: Towne 311, Monday and Wednesday, 1:30-3:00pm Office hours: 10-11am Monday and 3-4pm Wednesday
This is an introduction to topics in the security of computer systems and communication on networks of computers. The course covers four major areas: fundamentals of cryptography, security for communication protocols, security for operating systems and mobile programs, and security for electronic commerce. Sample specific topics include: passwords and offline attacks, DES, RSA, DSA, SHA, SSL, CBC, IPSec, SET, DDoS attacks, biometric authentication, PKI, smart cards, S/MIME, privacy on the Web, viruses, security models, wireless security, and sandboxing. Students will be expected to display knowledge of both theory and practice through written examinations and programming assignments.
Topics:
System Security: hacker behavior, intrusion & anomaly detection, hacker and admin
tools
Networks & Infrastructure: TCP/IP, Denial of Service, IPSEC, TLS/SSL
