SE205: Information Security

This course is part of Cairo University Software Engineering Professional Master's Degree

interactive matrial

Course Syllabus

Unit	Main Topics	Key Concepts
Unit 1: Attacks on Computer and Computer Security	- Introduction to security - Security approaches - Principles of security - Security attacks, services, and mechanisms	- The need for security - Types of security attacks - Security services - Security mechanisms - Network security models
Unit 2: Cryptography: Concepts and Techniques	- Basic cryptographic concepts - Classical encryption techniques	- Encryption and decryption - Plain text and cipher text - Substitution techniques - Transposition techniques
Unit 3: Symmetric and Asymmetric Key Ciphers	- Symmetric key cryptography - Asymmetric key cryptography - Key distribution	Symmetric Key Ciphers: - Block cipher principles - DES, AES, Blowfish algorithms - Differential and linear cryptanalysis - Block cipher modes of operation - Stream ciphers (RC4) Asymmetric Key Ciphers: - Public key cryptosystem principles - RSA, Diffie-Hellman, ECC algorithms - Key distribution strategies
Unit 4: Authentication Methods	- Message authentication - Hash functions - Digital signatures - Authentication applications	Authentication Algorithms: - Message authentication codes - Hash functions (SHA, Whirlpool) - HMAC, CMAC - Digital signatures - Knapsack algorithm Authentication Applications: - Kerberos - X.509 Authentication Service - Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - Biometric authentication
Unit 5: System and Web Security	- Software and web security - Intruders and intrusion detection - Malware and firewalls - Case studies	Web Security: - Secure software design - Web security considerations - SSL/TLS - Secure electronic transactions Security Threats and Countermeasures: - Intruders and intrusion detection - Password management - Viruses and related threats - Firewall design principles and types Case Studies: - Secure inter-branch payment transactions - Cross-site scripting vulnerability - Virtual elections

Course References

Text Books:

1. "Cryptography and Network Security" by William Stallings, Pearson Education
2. "Cryptography and Network Security" by Atul Kahate, McGraw Hill
3. https://xipher.netlify.app/
4. https://pythontutor.com/visualize.html#mode=edit
5. https://youtu.be/mS2VC7vbbNc?si=JXKOSlqRjSwVyylO
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN_-LMdx6cI