Network Security (CSC426) — Notes, Syllabus & Past Questions

Implementing firewalls, intrusion detection, and cryptographic network protocols.

Elective Course8 Chapters
Chapter 1Past Questions

Computer Network Security Fundamentals

Introduction; Securing the Computer Network; Forms of Protection; Security Standards.

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Chapter 2Past Questions

User Authentication

Remote User-Authentication Principles; Remote User-Authentication Using Symmetric Encryption; Remote User-Authentication Using Asymmetric Encryption; Federated Identity Management.

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Chapter 3Past Questions

Transport Level Security

Web Security; Transport Layer Security (TLS); HTTPS; Secure Shell (SSH).

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Chapter 4Past Questions

Wireless Network Security

Wireless Security; Mobile Device Security; IEEE; Wireless LAN Overview; IEEE; i Wireless LAN Security.

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Chapter 5Past Questions

Electronic Mail Security

Internet Mail Architecture, E-mail Formats, Email Threats and Comprehensive Email Security, S/MIME, Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), DNSSEC, DNS-Based Authentication of Named Entities.

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Chapter 6Past Questions

IP Security

IP Security Overview; IP Security Policy; Authentication Header; Encapsulating Security Payload; Security Associations; Internet Key Exchange.

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Chapter 7Past Questions

Network Endpoint Security

Firewalls; Intrusion Detection System; Malicious Software; Distributed Denial of Service Attacks.

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Chapter 8Past Questions

Cloud and Internet of Things (IOT) Security

Cloud Computing, Cloud Security Concepts, Cloud Security Risks and Countermeasures, Cloud Security as a Service, Open-source Cloud Security Module, Internet of Things (IoT).

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