CSIT 309 — Data Network Security I
Computer Science · University of Ghana
This course examines information security services and mechanisms in network context. Topics include: The information network context, including common approaches to networking. The risks involved in transmitting information over networks and give examples of threats to and attacks against network security. The security services needed for information networks. Give examples of current applications of network security technologies. Symmetric and asymmetric cryptography; message authentication codes, hash functions and digital signatures; digital certificates and public key infrastructure; access control including hardware and biometrics; intrusion detection; and securing network-enabled applications including email and web browsing.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 300
Other courses on this programme
- CSCD 301 — Object Oriented Analysis & Design
- CSCD 302 — Programming III (with VB.NET)
- CSCD 304 — Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- CSCD 306 — Software Engineering
- CSCD 311 — Web Technologies & Development
- CSCD 312 — Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- CSCD 313 — Databases Management Systems
- CSCD 314 — Research Methods in Computing
- CSCD 315 — Operating Systems
- CSCD 316 — Introduction to Robotics
- CSCD 317 — Embedded Systems
- CSCD 318 — Introduction to Parallel Computing
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).