Area: | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to Network Security. Cryptography - Encryption principles, algorithms and key distribution, Public-Key Cryptography and Message Authentication. Authentication Applications - Kerberos, X.509 Directory Auth. Electric Mail Security - PGP, S/MIME. IP Security. Web security - requirements, SSL, TLS, SET. Network Management Security - SNMP. Intruders and Virii. Firewalls - design principles, trusted systems. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will gain an overview of network security and its application in the modern world through the study of two broad areas - network security and system security. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Stallings, W., 2000, 'Network Security Essentials - Applications and Standards', Prentice Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 40%. Practical Examination 20%. Final Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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