IT456 Security Architecture

This course is an in-depth study of network security architecture. Students will examine both Internet security architectural models and web security protocols. Encryption, digital signatures, firewalls, proxy services, and virtual private networks (VPNs) will be covered. Additionally, students will examine cryptography protocols and standards.

Prerequisite

IT200 or IT205 or IT245; CSS150

Corequisite

None

Credits

Distribution

Computer Science/Engineering/Information Technology

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