CSE 774: Principles of Network Security

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Description

This course covers the specification, verification, and design of secure networks using rigorous and formal logical methods.  Topics include cryptographic algorithms, key distribution protocols, delegation, access control, electronic mail, and certification authorities.

Fall 2002 Time and Location

• 1-226 Center for Science and Technology
• Monday and Wednesday, 4:00pm - 5:20pm

Instructor:

• Shiu-Kai Chin Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science;  Director, New York State Center for Advanced Technology in Computer Applications and Software Engineering (CASE); member, Center for Systems Assurance
• Office Location: CST 2-212
• Office Hours: Please call Tami Britton at 443-1060 to schedule an appointment, or email her at tlbritto@syr.edu
• Email: skchin@syr.edu

Prerequisites and Incoming Skills and Abilities

•  CSE 607: The Logical Basis for Computing
• Required Incoming Skills and Abilities

Reading Material

• Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice: 2/e, Prentice-Hall, William Stallings, Prentice-Hall ISBN 0-13-869017-0
• Research papers and reports
• Examples developed by Shiu-Kai Chin

Table of Contents

1. Instructor Information
2. Letter to Students
3. Educational Outcomes
4. Course Overview
5. Course Calendar
6. Course Requirements and Grading
7. Assignments
8. Links to Related Topics  

Last update: 17 November 2002