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CSE403 — Network Security And Cryptography

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Course Overview

CSE403 4 Credits L:3 T:0 P:2 Department Elective
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This subject covers conventional and modern cryptography, symmetric-key and public-key algorithms, hashing, digital signatures, key distribution, and security mechanisms across TCP/IP layers. It also examines attacks on wireless ad hoc networks and applies cryptographic techniques through practical programming exercises.

Study Units

Unit 1

Introduction and mathematics of cryptography

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 2

Modern Symmetric-key Encipherment

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 3

Assymetric-key Encipherment

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 4

Message integrity and Hash function

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 5

Digital Signature and Key management

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 6

Network Security

Notes MCQ Subjective

Continuous Assessment

3 components

Best 2 of 3 CAs will be considered for evaluation.
Test 1 50%

Test 1 will be based on syllabus covered till lecture 14; 4 questions will be there (two 10 marks and two 5 marks).

Week 3 / 5

Rubric
To evaluate the performance of the students on the basis of syllabus covered.

Test 2 50%

Test 2 will be conducted in lecture 29 covering all the practicals. One practical-based question will be given, with 15 marks for practical evaluation and 15 marks for viva.

Week 9 / 10

Rubric
To test practical knowledge of every student individually using C/C++/Java/Python language.

Test 3 50%

Test 3 will be based on syllabus covered till lecture 35; 4 questions will be there (two 10 marks and two 5 marks).

Week 11 / 12

Rubric
To evaluate the performance of the students on the basis of syllabus covered.

Exams & Practice

Mid Term Examination

Mid-semester comprehensive evaluation

20%

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

50%

Type: Examination

CSE403 - FAQs

How many units are in CSE403?

CSE403 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for CSE403?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for CSE403 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.