Lecture 1
   Syllabus and Course Overview
   Instructor’s Info.
   Prof. Dr. Eng. Mohammad A. Mikki
   Professor of Computer Engineering
   College of Engineering
   Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
   Email: mmikki@iugaza.edu.ps
   Homepage: http://site.iugaza.edu.ps/mmikki
   Tel.: +970-08-2644400 Ext. 2833
   Office: Admin. Building Room B3xx
  Instructor’s Office Hours
  TBA
  and by Appointment  
    Course Information
    Course Code:       ECOM 6321
    Course Name:       Network Security     
    (Graduate Course)
    Number of credits:    3
    201          101         Section
    Wed.         Sat.        Days
    2:00-5:00    12:00-3:00  Time
    I418         I418        Location
         Course Description 
      This course provides an introduction to a variety of topics in computer security for graduate 
      students majoring in computer science and engineering. This includes basic concepts and 
      techniques in information security and management such as risks and vulnerabilities, applied 
      cryptography, program security, malicious software, authentication, access control, operating 
      systems security, multilevel security, trusted operating systems, database security, inference 
      control, physical security, and system assurance and evaluation. Coverage of high-level concepts 
      such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability applied to hardware, software, and data.
      The course covers three parts: 
      -    computer security technology and principles (cryptography, authentication, access Control, 
           database Security, DoS, malicious software, intrusion detection, firewall, etc.)
      -    software security and trusted systems (buffer overflow, software security, operating system 
           security, etc.)
      -    network security (internet security protocols, authentication app, etc.).
      This class aims to provide a thorough grounding in network security suitable for those interested in 
      conducting research in the area, as well as students more generally interested in either security or 
      networking. We will also look at broader issues relating to Internet security for which networking 
      plays a role.