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2012-2013 Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CST 6309 - Network Security

Credits: 3 hrs
The course examines topics related to the security of computer systems and communication networks, focusing in particular on the security aspects of the web and Internet. Topics include: system security issues, fundamentals of cryptography, security for Internet protocols, security for operating systems and mobile programs, and technology for electronic commerce. The basics of the mathematics of cryptography and its applications, conventional or symmetric encryption and public key, electronic mail security, web security, and protocols for secure electronic commerce are also covered. Prerequisite(s): CST 5334