Provides critical knowledge and skills for the highly connected, data rich, secure environment. Topics include encryption, decryption, protocols, viruses, network security, authentication, legal and ethical issues, and security in operating systems, databases, e-commerce, Internet, and wireless. Algorithms, protocols and applications such as RSA, DES, SSL, Firewalls, Digital Signatures, VPNs and emerging topics will be explored.
Prerequisite: CS 316 with a C- or better.