
Network Security Course Overview & Evaluation Elements
This course provides students with knowledge in basic network security concepts, encryption techniques, authentication protocols, and security tools like firewalls and IDS. The course covers various topics such as AES, RSA, SSL, VPN, web security, and wireless network security. Evaluation elements include quizzes, mid-terms, projects, and a final exam.
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NET331 Network Security
Who am I ? Who am I ? Fatimah Alakeel - BSc in Computer Science - MSc in Computer Science- SE - PhD in CS majoring in information security and software engineering
Course Description Course Description This course provides students with basic knowledge in: Basic concepts of network security; History of encryption techniques; AES symmetric encryption technique; public-key encryption and RSA; Message Authentication and Hash Functions; Authentication Protocols; Cryptographic Systems: Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Virtual Private Network (VPN), and Kerberos; Access Control of Computer Resources; Computer Viruses, Malicious and Antivirus Software; Network Security Tools: Firewall, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevision System (IPS); Web Security, Email Security and Password Management; and Security of Wireless Networks.
Course Topics by Week Course Topics by Week Topic Week Week 2 Basic Concepts of Network Security History of Encryption Techniques Week 3 Symmetric Encryption Technique and AES Week 4 Public-Key Encryption Techniques and RSA Week 5 Message Authentication and Hash Functions Week 6 Authentication Protocols & Cryptographic Systems: Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Kerberos. Computer Viruses, Malicious and Antivirus Software Week 7 Week 8 Firewall Architecture and Administration Week 9 Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevision System (IPS) Week 10 Web Security, Email Security and Password Management Week 11 Security of Wireless Networks Week 12 Access Control Techniques of Computer Resources Week 13
Evaluation Elements & Dates Evaluation Elements & Dates Evaluation Element Marks Week No. Date Week 5 30/9 Quiz 1 10 Week 6 7/10 Mid Term 1 15 Week 9 28/10 Quiz 2 10 Week 10 4/11 Mid Term 2 15 Week 13 25/11 Quiz 3 ( Optional 10 ) Week 13 Project 10 TBD Final Exam 40 Total 100
Text Books and References Text Books and References 1. Required Text(s) William Stallings, Cryptography and Network Security, Prentice Hall, 5th Edition, ISBN-10: 0136097049, ISBN-13: 978-0136097044, 2011.
Text Books and References Text Books and References 2- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List) Raymond R Panko, Corporate Computer and Network Security, Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition, ISBN-10: 0136097049 | ISBN-13: 978-0136097044, 2010. 3-Electronic Materials, Websites etc http://williamstallings.com/Cryptography/ www.infosec.co.uk
Course Project Course Project Form a group from 1-3 people max. Choose a topic from the course description. Conduct a thorough research of the application of the topic in real life, this can be theoretical or practical. Create a presentation and present your work.
Lecture Slides Lecture Slides All lecture slides and materials can be found on the course google drive here : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FHTWsSfKTXa58QiQIHkwbD 90KUS3ZxHh?ths=true
Communications and Support Communications and Support You can email me directly at fyalakeel@ksu.edu.sa Please include the course number [NET331] in the subject and include your name with each email you send. Add yourself to the course Telegram channel once you receive my email. Come to my office during my office hours