ISMG 7002 - Computer Security

A broad overview of computer security, roughly divided into three unequal components: a) the history of codes and ciphers; b) basic cryptographic techniques, for example, symmetric cryptography, authentication techniques, and asymmetric cryptosystems, and: c) applications to current and future computer-related technologies, for example, network security, wireless communication, quantum cryptography, and more. Restrictions: Restricted to PhD majors within the Business School and within the College of Engineering Design and Computing, PHCS PhD majors and PHIS PhD majors. Cross-listed with CSCI 7002. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3