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.