Topics in Network Security
CS590S
Time: TBD (Tentative: MWF 10:30-11:20)
A look at network protocols and devices with an eye towards how they
are designed and how they function, what security problems have been
discovered in the past, what problems may still be lurking, and the
design of secure systems. The goal of the course to to prepare
students to conduct research into network security issues. The course
will focus on papers selected from papers published in academic
proceedings, security related announcements, and IETF
drafts. Additionally, there will be several (non-required) textbooks
recommended for background material. In this seminar class, grading
will be based on class participation, presentation of some selected
work, and a project in the area.
Topics include:
Overview of network protocols and devices
Overview of cryptography
Security threats in networks
Secure protocols
Known problems in TCP/IP
IPSEC
Authentication protocols
Formal methods for analyzing protocols
Key management and use
Anonymity/anti-anonymity(tracking)
Firewalls
Intrusion detection
Please contact the instructor if
you are interested in taking this course.