WIRELESS & NETWORK SECURITY

Brief Description: Advanced security concepts of distributed systems and wireless networks are presented. Topics include IEEE 802.11 security, WEP, Wireless Encryption and Authentication, Key Management in Networks, Distributed Denial of Service Attacks, Routing security, Intrusion Detection and Mobile Code Security.

Prerequisites: CS410 with a grade of C or better or consent of the instructor. A summary of wireless networking concepts and basics of security will be provided at the beginning of the semester.

Other notes: This is a new course and will be evolved by the background level of the students and their feedbacks. The course includes a programming project which requires knowledge in either C, C++ or Java.

Classroom: LINDGRN-18
Class-Hours: MWF: 9-9:50am

Instructor: Dr. Kemal Akkaya

                   Office: Faner-2138
                   Phone: 453-6054
                   Email: kemal at cs.siu.edu

Office Hours: TBA