Computer Science 251 - Network Security
NETWORK SECURITY
Spring
2021
01
4.00
Shinyoung Cho
MW 03:15-04:30
Smith College
30646-S21
scho@smith.edu
This course provides an introduction to the principles and practice of network security with a focus on
both fundamentals and practical information. The three key topics of this course are cryptography,
network security, and protecting information technology resources. Subtopics include ciphers, key
exchange, security services (integrity, availability, confidentiality, etc.), network, and web based security attacks, vulnerabilities, exploits, countermeasures and responses. Students will complete several lab assignments experimenting with security countermeasures. Prerequisite: CSC 249. (E)
both fundamentals and practical information. The three key topics of this course are cryptography,
network security, and protecting information technology resources. Subtopics include ciphers, key
exchange, security services (integrity, availability, confidentiality, etc.), network, and web based security attacks, vulnerabilities, exploits, countermeasures and responses. Students will complete several lab assignments experimenting with security countermeasures. Prerequisite: CSC 249. (E)