CIS 395-01 Introduction to
Cryptography and computer security
Fall 2009
INSTRUCTOR :
OFFICE LOCATION : Stutzman and Slonaker Hall #211-A
OFFICE HOURS : Monday and Wednesday 11 am - 12 pm and 01 pm – 03 pm or by appointment
PHONE : (304)
876-5304
E-MAIL : oguzide@shepherd.edu
WEBSITE : http://webpages.shepherd.edu/oguzide
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers basic
concepts of cryptology and coding theory, historical ciphers, modern
symmetric ciphers such as DES and 3DES, public cryptography such as RSA and
elliptic curve cryptosystems and their applications in computer and information
security, including data integrity and authentication, digital signature, key
exchange, and key management. Also covered are physical security, smart cards
and biometrics, and security policy and documentation.
Prerequisite:
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
In this course, Students will learn the comprehensive coverage for a fundamental course in computer security. Students will guided from an entry-level knowledge of Cryptography, Identification and Authentication, Access Control, Operating System Security, Key Distribution, TCP/IP Security, IPSec, DNSSEC, WWW Security, SSL and TLS, E-mail Security (PGP, S/MIME), PKI and certificate systems, Viruses, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, E-commerce Security. This class will examine theoretical concepts that make the world of computer security unique and student will learn critical problem solving in having hands-on in-class and outside projects. Also, this course will adopt a practical hands-on approach when examining computer security techniques and provide computer security theory illustrated by real-world examples. Along with examining different computer security strategies, this course will explore the advancement of computer security development, as well as, time serving problem solving strategies. Moreover students will discuss new development in security.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 254 and CIS 234 or permission of instructor.
TEXTBOOKS: Required textbook(s):
William Stalling, CRYPTOGRAPHY and NETWORK SECURITY, 4th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006
GRADING: Midterm Exams (up to three midterms) 30%
Final Exam 20%
Labs, Projects, Research paper 30%
Assignments, Homework, Quizzes 20%
Please note: No assignment, project, homework, presentation, and research report accepted after your final exam. No exception.
Final exam will be in-class exam
NO FOOD AND DRINK ARE ALLOWED IN LABS.
-Before class meeting, every student should read chapter before coming class. Every student finish chapter exercise next meeting after the class finishes the chapter.
- No makeup for midterm exam(s) and final unless a verifiable reasons (see make-ups below)
- No make up for quizzes. Late submission of exams and of quizzes is NOT allowed
-You are expected
to work the exercises from the book as soon as a section is covered. Homework
will be collected on every Monday.
-Success in
this course relies heavily on your ability to work on exercises, projects
and/or programs. The more you practice, the easier it becomes. Work as many new
exercises and programs as possible.
-You are
encouraged to use office hours and email to ask questions and obtain
clarifications. Clear up any questions or doubts as and when they occur.
-Quizzes are
based on the lecture and the homework, there will be at least one per week,
some of which may be assigned as take-home if the exercise(s) and programs are
too time consuming.
-Cell-phones
and other electronic devices are to be turned off during class.
-Respect class
time. Class will start sharply at the designated time.
-Let me know
ahead of time if you plan to miss a class. It is your responsibility to find
out what went on during class and to be prepared for the next class.
-Exams grades
are based on the technique used to solve the exercises and programs, i.e., you
are required to show all intermediate steps/work in order to get full credit.
Merely reporting the answer might result in zero credit and sometimes not
getting to the final answer might result in full credit.
-If you
require special accommodations for taking notes, completing assignments, or
taking exams, meet with me as soon as possible (within the first week of
class).
-The Final
exam and/or project is mandatory for all students (missing the final will
result in an automatic failing grade).
-All written
quizzes and exams are to be worked on an individual basis (unless otherwise
specified). Violations will result in disciplinary action.
-Use of Cellular phones and Text messaging are not permitted during class unless permission
- Use of Internet is not permitted unless teacher’s
permission.
Students with
Disabilities
If you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact the instructor during the first week of class. Students requesting any disability related accommodation should contact the Disability Coordinator. More information can be found on the Web page http://www.shepherd.edu/mcssweb/disabilities.
Students
in Athletics
It is your responsibility to
provide me with a letter signed by your coach listing all of the days in which
you will be absent. Accommodations will be made only if I receive the letter
from your coach no later than the end of the first week of class.
A= 100- 90 B= 89-80 C= 79-70 D= 69-60 F= below 60
LATE WORK: There will be some reduction in grade per day for all assignments, projects, and homework turned in after the due date unless a verifiable reason (see make-ups below) is provided for missing the due date or a new time has been approved in advance!!!
MAKE-UPS: There will be no make-up of tests unless previously arranged with the instructor or an acceptable and verifiable reason for the absence. In general, acceptable reasons include:
1) An absence that is the result of an order from an attending physician or University health nurse, that directs the student not to attend class for health reason,
2) A death in the student’s immediate family,
3) Participation in an official University activity,
4) or an absence that the instructor considers an acceptable reason for missing class. See Attendance policy in the University catalog.
ATTENDANCE: In accordance with the course catalog.
THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO IMPROVE ANY PORTION OF THIS SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME.