NCS-3103: Security Protocols in?depth

Description
This course aims to provide a systems overview and programming perspective of the cloud computing paradigm. The course will develop an understanding of the current challenges and tradeoffs when mapping different application suites to a cloud. Additionally, this course also provides an overview of the challenges associated with the protection of key national resources. Students will examine vulnerability and risk reduction strategies, contingency planning, and strategic partnership models as they are applied to the critical infrastructure sectors (Water, Power & Energy, Information & Telecommunications, Chemical Industry, Transportation, Banking & Finance, Defense Industry, Postal & Shipping, Agriculture & Food, Public Health, and Emergency Services). Lecture: 2 hrs/day; tutorial: 2 hrs/day; Lab: 3 hrs/day.