INFSCI 1620 NETWORK SECURITY (replacing INFSCI 1074, effective June 30, 2020)

This course introduces students to the principles, technologies, and best practices for protecting data and communications across modern networked environments. The course explores the design and operation of secure network architectures, threat models, and defense mechanisms that safeguard confidentiality, integrity, availability, and authenticity. Topics include cryptographic foundations, secure network protocols, authentication and access control, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, and emerging issues in network security.

Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: INFSCI 1600 or INFSCI 1070; Minimum C grade or Transfer; and Enrollment not permitted if currently or previously completed INFSCI 1074
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3