2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CS 260 CRYPTOGRAPHY IN CYBER OPERATIONS


3.5 Units 3 hours lecture 2 hours lab
Prerequisite: CIMS 165, CIMS 155, CIMS 130, and CS 1D
This capstone course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the functionality of a Cyber Operations Center (COC) and how to protect network assets through the use of Cryptography, Cryptology, and Cryptanalysis along with rigorous mathematical, computer programming, and Cyber-security skills. Topics include the role of a COC, Cryptography, Cryptology, and Cryptanalysis, block ciphers, data encryption, authentication, pseudo random number generators, zero-knowledge proofs, recognition of patterns or structures. Students will gain experience in offensive (Red Team) and defensive (Blue Team) COC operations via lab assignments and local/national cyber-security competitions.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
NR