Computer Security and Data Protection

Introduction to Computer and Information Security: Definitions, Threats, Vulnerabilities, Risks. Logical Access Control: User AUthentication (Passwords, Challenge-Response, One-time Passwords). Access Control Policies, Authorization Models (MAC, DAC, RBAC), Operating System Security. Computer Malware: Viruses, Trojans, Worms, Bots and Botnets, Rootkits, Propagation Techniques. Internet and Web Security, TCP/IP Security, Cryptographic Techniques and Systems for Secure Communications, authenticated key establishments. Network Firewalls.

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