Course Overview
This course is a study of topics of particular interest to advanced B. Tech students in the area of Network software development and Network security. The focus will be on the research and application of advanced implementation of security tools such as Covert Channels, Stealth Backdoors, Trojans, Packet crafting and sniffing, and security tools proof-of-concept and prototyping. Also covered will be Malware analysis and Reverse Engineering techniques.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Design and implement a variety of covert channels and network surveillance software.
- Conduct advanced research into specific and specialized areas in Data Communications such as network security and securing applications.
- Develop strategies for imaginative and practical solutions for software development problems using custom designed code.
- Explain the usefulness (i.e., non-malicious use) of applications such as sniffers, backdoors, port knocking and stealth communications.
- Use applications such as sniffers, backdoors, port knocking and stealth communications in malware analysis.
- Implement rootkits in the Linux environment.
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Special Topics in Network and Security Development (COMP 8505) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Science (Human Computer Interface Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Administration Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Wireless and Mobile Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
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