Network Security and Cryptography | Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier

Explore secure infrastructures and gain hands-on experience in network security and cryptography. Covers Intrusion Detection, Ciphers, Public Key, Blockchain, and more.

University CoursesCryptographyNetwork SecuritySecurity

Introduction

Our main focus is to investigate secure infrastructures and some core principles.

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Highlights

  • The module involves a two-hour lecture (A.17), followed by a two-hour lab
  • The main GitHub for the labs and associated code is available
  • Covers topics such as Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Ciphers and Fundamentals, Secret Key, Hashing, Public Key, Key Exchange, Digital Certificates, Network Forensics, Tunnelling, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, and Splunk

Recommendation

This course is suitable for those interested in exploring secure infrastructures and gaining hands-on experience in network security and cryptography. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter and practical labs to reinforce the concepts learned.

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