Abstract
ITC593 provides the practical knowledge and skills needed to analyse and work with network security protocols and standards, along with an in-depth introduction to the field of cryptography. The subject explores how contemporary encryption algorithms, digital signatures and cryptographic hash functions are used to implement various security goals, such as … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Introduction to computer and network securityCryptography and its applications in network securitySecret key (symmetric) algorithmsPublic key (asymmetric) algorithmsModes of operationRSA algorithmAuthentication systemsTLS and IP securityUser authentication & KerberosKey Management & Public key infrastructure (PKI)Emerging trends and challenges of network security
Assumed knowledge
ITC595 Information Security
Enrolment restrictions
Only available to postgraduate students.