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Retired Courses - by College/School

Course Number:
CS G254
Credit Hours:
4
Course Title:
Network Security
Course Description:
Studies the theory and practice of computer security, focusing on the security aspects of multiuser systems and the Internet. Introduces cryptographic tools, such as encryption, key exchange, hashing, and digital signatures in terms of their applicability to maintaining network security. Discusses security protocols for mobile networks. Topics include firewalls, viruses, Trojan horses, password security, biometrics, VPNs, and Internet protocols such as SSL, IPSec, PGP, SNMP, and others.
 
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Lab/Coreq Remarks:
Summer 1 Offering:
Prerequisite 1:
CS G151
Summer 2 Offering:
Prerequisite 2:
Cross-Listed Course 1:
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Prerequisite 5:
Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
Permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed Course 5:
Repeatable:
N
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