Computer & Network Security #

Course Overview #

Computer & Network Security provides a graduate-level introduction to computer and network security and privacy covering four key topic areas: basics of cryptography and crypto protocols, network security, systems security, and privacy. This is likely the first of a set of courses security PhD students and MS students who pursue the MS Track in Security will take, and it serves as an introduction to material that will be covered in later security electives in cryptography, network security, software security, systems security, and privacy.

It is also suitable as a single elective for MS students and PhD students who wish to enrich their education with an expanded base of computer security experience.

Staff #

Office Hours #

Office hours are online. Use the calendar below to book a 15-minute slot.

• The slots are there to make scheduling easier, not to limit when we can meet.
• If none of the times work because of classes, work, or other conflicts, email me (dwermke@ncsu.edu) and we will find another time.
• If you are an Engineering Online student, I know that work and other commitments may make these times difficult. Please email me and we will find a time that works.

Additional Materials #

Note: You should never need to pay to download an article from the reading (e.g., from the ACM Digital Library). If you are on campus, you won’t be prompted to purchase articles. If you are off campus, you can go through the University Library. Alternatively, you can use the library’s EZproxy.

Books that might provide some useful additional information and insights (but are not required for this course):

• Paul C. Van Oorschot. Computer Security and the Internet: Tools and Jewels. Springer. 2020. Note: Author’s self-archived version is freely available.
• Network Security: Private Communication in a Public World by Kaufman, Perlman, Speciner, and Perlman. 3rd Edition only. ISBN: 978-0136643609.
• Ross Anderson. Security Engineering, 2nd Edition. Wiley. April 2008.
• Alfred J. Menezes, Paul C. van Oorschot and Scott A. Vanstone. Handbook of Applied Cryptography. CRC Press. October 1996.

Further Resources #

Further resources for wellbeing:

Up-to-date overview at NC State’s “Academic and Student Affairs” website.

• Study Skills and Test Anxiety
• Wellness and Recreation
• Wolfpack Wellness
• Counseling Center
• NC State CARES
• Pack Essentials