This course is aimed at developing understanding and skill in protecting networks from external attack and internal misuse.  Techniques to ensure information security in its storage, transfer and reception are also dealt with, including principles of encryption schemes, their properties and applications to security protocols.  Authentication protocols and various trust models are analyzed.  E-Commerce protocols such as secure payment protocols are also studied.  Students should be able to design and evaluate provisions for network security and set up secure web-based services.  He/she should also be able to make technical choices on encryption-based systems and use them to secure transactions over open network.

Continuous Assessment: 40%

Examination: 60%

Examination Duration: 2 hours