v   Subject matter – note that this sheet is based on the fourth edition of Stallings – exam will be Tuesday, May 4 in class, unless we are not in session.

v  Coverage

Ø  Through Thursday, April 22, 2010

Ø  Chapters 15 through 20

Ø  Knowledge of key distribution, authentication and encryption capabilities of your browser.  You may choose which one -  

v  Preparation

Ø  Read chapters 15 through 20

Ø  Investigate your browser and do some surfing of certification authority practices

Ø  Suggested problems – diagnosis is more important than exact analysis on these

§  15.4, 15.6

§  16.2, 16.3

§  17.2, 17.3

§  18.6, 18.8

§  19.2

v  Exam methodology

Ø  See exam policies

Ø  Open book and notes (avoids memorization)

Ø  Mostly short-answer

§  What if

§  Why

§  Invent a way to do---

§  Protocol analysis and diagnosis

·         Expect an essay question related to how key distribution, authentication and encryption capabilities of your browser

·         SSL and https emphasis – some on e-commerce practices

·         How do attacks on stored passwords (such as in Firefox or Internet Explorer) work and how do you defend against them.

Ø  Learn capabilities, not forgettable details

Ø  Emphasis is more on protocols and algorithm consequences than on ciphers themselves