ELEG 6253: Telecommunication Network Security Course Syllabus

PVAMU, Spring, 2004

Pre-requisites:

ELEG 6313 or consent of instructor.

Textbook:

Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practices, by William Stallings, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2003.

Reference:

Network Security: Private Communication in a Public World
by Charlie Kaufman, Radia Perlman, Mike Speciner, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002.

Instructor:

Prof. Lijun Qian

Office: WILS Room 110E

Phone: (936)857-2418

Email:

Office Hours:

MWR 2:00-4:00 PM, TF 1:00-2:00 PM, and by appointment

Lectures:

T 5:30-8:20 PM, WILS Room 109K

Course Objectives:

This course focuses on principles of cryptography and communication (especially computer) network security.

The course will cover the following material:

  • Overview of cryptography and telecommunication network security.
  • Symmetric Encryption
  • Classical Encryption
  • Data Encryption Standard (DES)
  • Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
  • Public Key Encryption
  • Review of Number Theory
  • Public Key Cryptosystems
  • RSA Algorithm
  • Key Management
  • Message Authentication
  • Hash Functions and Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA)
  • Digital Signature
  • Network Security
  • Kerberos and X.509
  • Email Security
  • IP Security
  • Web Security
  • VPN
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Firewalls
  • Wireless Network Security

Grading:

Homework20%

Midterm Exam40%

Final Exam40%

Homework has to be handed in one week from the date that it is assigned. Late homework will NOT be accepted unless due to acceptable reasons. Exams are close-book and close-notes. However, one page note is allowed in the midterm and in the final exams.

Exam Policy:

Every student must take all exams on the assigned dates. Any student who misses an exam without a valid excuse will automatically receive zero for that exam.

Class Attendance:

PVAMU requires regular class attendance. Attending all classes supports full academic development of each student. Excessive absenteeism may result in a student’s course grade being reduced to a grade of “F”. Accumulation of one week of unexcused absences constitutes excessive absenteeism.

Attendance Policy:

See attached University Class Attendance Policy.

Students with Disabilities:

Students with disabilities who believe they need an adjustment in this class, are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Services at (936)857-2610/2620 as soon as possible. Once you have received a letter of adjustment from the office, kindly make an appointment with me to discuss appropriate adjustments for this class.