80 likes | 106 Views
This course covers fundamental concepts in network security administration, focusing on practical applications and skills development. Topics include encryption, authentication, intrusion detection, and more.
E N D
CAS CS 591 i1(CS 458-658) Network Security
General info • Instructor: • Gene Itkis (itkis+cs591@cs.bu.edu) • Course page: • www.cs.bu.edu/fac/itkis/458 • or www.cs.bu.edu/fac/itkis/591 • Also found from the CS dept. courses page Gene Itkis, CS458-658
Prerequisites • CS 350, CS 330 • MA 294 • Recommended but not required CS555, CS332 • Overlap with CS538 • CS 538 not required • Overlap exists, but approach is different • Homeworks • Mostly pen & paper • Some simple programming (Java) • Knowledge of Java not assumed. But you will need to pick up some. • For what we need – easier to pick up Java than do it in C/C++ Gene Itkis, CS458-658
Info sources • WEB page www.cs.bu.edu/~itkis/591 • Web resources: RFCs, plenty of documentation • Office hours, email – mailing list:csmail cs591i1 • For personal mail remember: there are many of you, 1 of me. So please do not take it personally in case of delays. Do not hesitate to call or stop by, esp. in case of delays! Gene Itkis, CS458-658
Collaboration NO!!! • Discussing concepts and ideas, as well as system features is OK • Always give credit when using someone else’s work • See web page for more details Gene Itkis, CS458-658
Grading • Approximately: 35% - written assignments15% - projects20% - midterm30% - final Gene Itkis, CS458-658
Questions? End of Administrativia