CENG 473

Security of Information and Communication Technologies

Introduction to security of information and communication technologies, fundamental security functions and related cryptographic tools, network security and related problems, protection mechanisms and tool will be evaluated. Then current hot topic security problems will be analyzed for “cloud computing”, “web applications and services”, “wireless networks”, etc. and security management of information systems will be discussed. Students will have a term project for the course about an up-to-date problem of these topics, which they are interested in and will prepare a written report about it then, present their work.

Topics
Introduction to Information and Communication Security
Main Security Functions and Cryptographic Tools
Main Security Functions and Cryptographic Tools
Network Security – Detection
Network Security – Prevention
Network Security – Protection
Security for Cloud Computing
Security of Web Applications and Servers
Operating Systems Security
Internet Security
Security of Wireless Networks
Security of Wireless Networks
Management of Information Security
Management of Information Security