CPTR 427 Network Security Class Wiki

This page contains resources for Network Security CPTR 427. For assignments, syllabus and schedule, see the Eclass website. For information on what you should already know, take a look at NetworkSecurity/Prerequisites.

Topics and resources

• NetworkSecurityEssentials4 notes not from lectures or discussions

• NetworkSecurity/Lab

• NetworkSecurity/Tools

• NetworkSecurity/Hacking

• NetworkSecurity/Encryption

• NetworkSecurity/FireWall

• Cryptotools

• Backtrack Penetration Testing

• In the past we have used Web scarab

• A nice dashboard

• Open Source Vulnerability Database

Books Used in this Class

Required Books

• Snort Manual (Free)

• The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography ISBN: 0385495323
  • Each student must read this New York Times Best Seller.
  • Cryptography will be studied in conjunction with the assigned chapters.

• Network Security Essentials 4th Ed. ISBN: 0-13-610805-9 NetworkSecurityEssentials4

  • The theory of cryptography (Symmetric, Public-key, Key-management, Hash and MAC) are covered from this book
  • Applications of theory are partially covered from this book (Kerberos, X.509, IPSec)
  • Dr. A will do all the lecturing on these topics.

• Labs will be given from handouts. Topics will be take from NetworkSecurity/Lab

Recommended Book(s)

• Snort IDS and IPS Toolkit ISBN-10: 1-59749-099-7

Past Year Class Pages

• Cptr427Winter2010