National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra

To comprehend the importance of network security and recognize various network security threats.

To apply knowledge of IP security protocols, transport-level security mechanisms, and email security standards to secure network communications.

To understand the security concerns in wireless networks and implement security measures for wireless LANs and mobile devices.

To deploy and configure firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems to protect network infrastructure.

To understand and secure modern network architectures.

Content

Ability to articulate the fundamental principles of network security and analyze different network security threats.
Ability to implement end-to-end security, including IPSec, SSL/TLS, and S/MIME, to ensure secure communication.
Ability to apply security measures to protect wireless networks and mobile devices against potential threats.
Ability to configure and manage firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems to enhance network security.
Ability to understand and secure modern network architectures such as SDN and NFV.

William Stallings and Brown Lowrie, 'Computer Security: Principles and Practice', Fourth Edition, Pearson, 2018.
William Stallings, 'Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice', Seventh Edition, Pearson, 2017.
William Stallings, 'Foundations of Modern Networking: SDN, NFV, QoE, IoT, and Cloud', Pearson, 2016.