- overview of computer security
- symmetric encryption (DES/AES algorithms)
- asymmetric encryption (RSA)
- one-way hashing and message digests (MD5, SHA-1)
- User Authentication
- Internet vulnerability: malcode overview, viruses, worms
- intrusion detection systems
- firewalls, VPN
- buffer/heap overflow
- OS security: overview, access control, setuid
- IP Security