INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOGRAPHY AND NETWORK SECURITY
- Course
- CMPE336 - INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOGRAPHY AND NETWORK SECURITY
- Department
- Computer Engineering - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
Introducing the main concepts used in the modern cryptography is the main aim of the course. Mathematical concepts necessary for the modern crypt-algorithms are in the scope of the course. Classical encryption techniques are studied in the first chapters. Block ciphers and Date Encryption Standard (DES) is one of the main objectives of the course. Also, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm is studied in details. Public key cryptography and RSA algorithm theory and implementations are the last topics for encryption models. The course ends with network security concepts and IP security standards. The students are expected to improve their skills with a project that requires the implementation of a cryptography algorithm and encryption/decryption of real data through the network.
INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOGRAPHY AND NETWORK SECURITY
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Information Security Requirements |
| Week 2 | Active and Passive Attacks Access control models |
| Week 3 | Conventional encryption techniques: substitution techniques, Caesar’s cipher, monoalphabetic ciphers |
| Week 4 | Conventional encryption techniques: substitution techniques, Caesar’s cipher, monoalphabetic ciphers |
| Week 5 | Playfair cipher, Hill cipher, affine Hill cipher |
| Week 6 | Saeednia’s modification of Hill cipher. Main principles of designing polyalphabetic ciphers. Transposition techniques, Rotor machines. |
| Week 7 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 8 | Modern conventional encryption techniques: Simplified Data Encryption Standard (S-DES). |
| Week 9 | Block cipher principles, Fiestel cipher, The principle of diffusion and confusion. |
| Week 10 | Blowfish algorithm. |
| Week 11 | Public key cryptography: terminology, main principles and essence of public key cryptography, message authentication, digital signatures. |
| Week 12 | Network Security |
| Week 13 | Physical Security |
| Week 14 | Malicious Software |
| Week 15 | Final Exams |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Daras, N. J., & Rassias, M. T. (Eds.). (2015). Computation, cryptography, and network security (pp. 253-287). New York: Springer.
- 02 Stallings, W. (2003). Cryptography and Network Security, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall
- 03 Goodrich, M. T., & Tamassia, R. (2011). Introduction to computer security. London, UK: Pearson.
- 04 Delfs, H., Knebl, H., & Knebl, H. (2015). Introduction to cryptography. Heidelberg: Springer.
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
- P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
- P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
- P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
- P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
- P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
- P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
- P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
- P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
- P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
- P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
- P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
- P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
- P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
- P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
- P20 Should have the ability to access information.
- P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
- P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
- P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
- P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
- P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
- P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
- P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
- P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
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