C S 465
Computer Security
Computer Science
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Introduction to computer security fundamentals: confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and access control. Secret key and public key cryptography, network security protocols, viruses, and fire walls.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or concurrent enrollment.
Title
Build a system
Learning Outcome
Implement a cryptographic algorithm from a standards specification.
Title
Break and fix a system
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate how attackers compromise real-world systems, and then show how to prevent these attacks.
