ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security & Authentication

3 cr.

Covers an in-depth exploration of various communication protocols with a concentration on TCP/IP. Course content explores communication protocols from the point of view of the hacker in order to highlight protocol weaknesses. Includes internet architecture, routing, addressing, topology, fragmentation and protocol analysis and the use of various utilities to explore TCP/IP. Lecture 3 hours per week. Networking background highly recommended.

Prerequisite(s): ITN 260 and readiness to enroll in ENG 111.