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Computer & Network Security

New York University - Spring, 2003

As enterprises become increasingly reliant on electronic media and communication, the protection of data and electronic infrastructure becomes critically important. Incidences of security failures in commercial and non-commercial environments are increasing in number an severity. Hence, it is essential that enterprises continually develop and refine security strategies that reflect the changing uses of information technology.

This course introduces basic concepts of computer and network security, with an emphasis on the threats and countermeasures relevant to Internet and web services. Students will be prepared to evaluate the security needs of organizations, and to develop strategies to address these needs. The requirements and design of security technologies will be reviewed and case studies presented

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Online Privacy

New York University - Spring, 2003

Privacy issues have been getting increasing attention from law makers, regulators, and the media. As a result, businesses are under increasing pressure to draft privacy policies and post them on their web sites. Chief privacy officers are becoming essential members of many enterprises, and companies are taking proactive steps to avoid the potential reputation damage of a privacy mistake.

This course provides an overview of online privacy issues, privacy laws, and privacy-related technologies and self-regulatory efforts. Students will study the approaches that companies are taking to address their customers' online privacy concerns, as well as review recent privacy blunders. Students will also gain an understanding of both privacy-invading and privacy-enhancing technologies. Students will be prepared to assess the privacy practices of organizations in order to document these practices in privacy policies (including P3P policies), and evaluate the implications of these practices for the organization.

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Network and Information Security Workshop

Jackson State University - March 19-21, 2003

The explosion of information services on the Internet has fundamentally changed the way in which we go about our personal and profession lives. While communicating with our grandmothers via email was once considered an aberration, it is common practice today. Similarly, public and private institutions have reformed the way information flows within and between organizations. However, these new services heighten concerns about personal and ogranizational security.

This course introduces basic concepts of computer and network security, with an emphasis on the threats and counter-measures relevant to Internet and web services. Topics covered will include the basics of threat models, cryptography, the design and meaning of authentication, specific detection and counter-measure technologies (e.g., intrusion detection, firewalls), and consider emerging trends in information security.

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