Earning Criteria

• Cryptography and Data Security: This course is an advanced survey of modern topics of theory, foundations, and applications of modern cryptography. One-way functions, pseudo-randomness, encryption, authentication, public-key cryptosystems, and notions of security are covered. The course also covers zero-knowledge proofs, multiparty cryptographic protocols, and practical applications.
• Networks Security: This course covers theory and practice of network security. Topics include static packet filter, stateful firewall, proxy firewall, IDS, VPN Device, DMZs and screened subnets, networks defense components, internal network security, host hardening, configuration management, audit, human factors, and security policies. The course also covers cryptographic protocols, privacy, anonymity and various case studies.
• Cybersecurity Project: This course entails the independent development and documentation of a substantial security-related project using techniques and/or tools learned from the program courses. The course includes periodic reporting of progress, plus a final oral presentation and written report.