Course Contents

• Computer Security
  Overview of computer security. Attacks and services. Control of usage: hardware and software.
  
  

• Encryption and Authentication
  

Conventional encryption model. Data encryption standard (DES). Traffic confidentiality. Key distribution. Public-key cryptology. The RSA algorithm. Key management. Authentication requirements, functions and protocols. Digital signatures.



• Intruders, Viruses and Worms
  

Intrusion techniques. Nontechnical attacks. Password protection and its vulnerability. Intrusion detection. Nature of viruses. Malicious programs. Types of viruses. Antivirus approaches. Worm propagation and countermeasures: access control, intrusion detection and firewalls.



• Disaster Recovery
  

Recovery requirements. Recovery policy, and strategy. Recovery technical team. Execution of recovery plans. Documentation and backup system. Loss estimation.

Learning Outcome of Subject

At the completion of the subject, students should be able to perform the following tasks:

• demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the basic issues underlying computer security and disaster recovery.
• understand the objective of computer security and the role of security services to achieve these objectives.
• understand the role of cryptography techniques in computer security.
• use various cryptography algorithms and protocols.
• understand the mechanisms underlying various kinds of malware and the methods used to mitigate them.
• explain the scope of various information security standards and their limitations.
• understand the role of disaster recovery and business continuity planning and strategies.
• present technical information and study/project results through report writing.
• work as a team and interact effectively.

Programme Outcomes (% of contribution)

• Ability to acquire and apply fundamental principles of science and engineering. - 10%
• Capability to communicate effectively. - 5%
• Acquisition of technical competence in specialized areas of engineering discipline. -60%
• Ability to identify, formulate and model problems and find engineering solutions based on a system approach. - 5%
• Ability to conduct investigation and research on engineering problems in a chosen field of study. -5%
• Understanding of the importance of sustainability and cost-effectiveness in design and development of engineering solutions. - 5%
• Ability to work effectively as an individual, and as a member/leader in a team. - 5%
• Capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement through continuous professional development and life-long learning. - 5%