ITIS 6167/8167: Network and Information Security

This course examines the issues related network security. The topics include authentication, security of network protocols, key distribution, IPSec, secure email, firewall, worm and virus, traffic scanning, and cloud computing security. Some state of the art research will also be covered.


Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction

Week 2: ARP security

Week 3: IP fragmentation security

Week 4: IP fragmentation security, ICMP security

Week 5: UDP security, TCP security

Week 6: TCP security, NMAP and DNS security

Week 7: DNS security

Week 8: Key Establishment in Sensor Network

Week 9: midterm exam.

Week 10: Email security

Week 11: Fight spam 1, Fight spam 2.

Week 12 (Nov 11): Class canceled because the instructor is traveling.

Week 13: Assignment for Bayesian Spam Filter, Due Dec 2nd. Fight spam 1, Fight spam 2.

Week 14: Paper from CCS 2009, Fight spam 1, Fight spam 2.