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
Cryptotools from AMS/MAA conference 2011 by Dr. Don Spickler.
In the past we have used Web scarab
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