This class examines relevant cryptographic services. Specifically, it covers cryptographic services that provide confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and nonrepudiation. Applied topics include Network Security and Countermeasures. Specific technical issues include: public key infrastructure, digital signatures, certificates, virtual private networks (VPNs), and Intrusion Detection.
Intrusion detection systems either provide an organization assurance that their network infrastructure has not been compromised or a means to detect and limit the security compromise.
Class activities are augmented with laboratory activities. Laboratory activities focus on five areas: Public Key Infrastructure, Proxy Servers, Intrusion Detection Systems, building a bastion host, and Remote Access.