cs458 - Spring 2007

Syllabus

Homeworks and Exams

Here you'll find posted homeworks, exams (after you take them) and class results for assignments.

• Hw1 Posted 1/27, due 2/14.
  • Hw1 results: max=%, min=%, avg=%, std_dev=
• Hw2 Posted 1/27, due 2/21.
  • Hw2 results: max=%, min=%, avg=%, std_dev=

Class Presentations

Topics

No later than 2/8/07, each student must choose a topic for the class presentation. Select a topic from one of the categories below; let your instructor know if new categories and topics should be added to the list.

• Network Security: Network Architecture, Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Security, Intrusion Detection Systems and Network Intrusion Management
• Identity Management: User ID and Password Management, Authentication, Access Control
• Platform Security: Vulnerability Management, OS security, Secure Data Storage
• Information Security Threats: Viruses, Worms and other malware, Email Threats, Web Threats, Emerging Information Security Threats, Identity Theft, Data Security Breaches, Hacking Tools and Techniques
• Application Security: Email Security, Web Security, Secure Instant Messaging, Database Security, Secure Software Development
• Open Source Security Tools

Schedule

Programming Assignments

• PA#1 - GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) with Big Integers posted on 1/27/2007, due on 2/7/2007
• PA#2 - RSA posted on 2/10/2007, due on 2/21/2007
• PA#3 - Encrypting Network Traffic Using RSA posted on 2/10/2007, due on 2/28/2007
• PA#5 - Firewall posted on 3/18/2007, due on 4/4/2007
• PA#6 - Packet Sniffing posted on 4/3/2007, due on 4/18/2007
• PA#7 - Intrusion Detection System posted on 4/18/2007, due on 5/2/2007