Computer and Network Security
CS 4393
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
The study of security and vulnerabilities in computer and network systems. Common attacking techniques such as buffer overflow, viruses, worms, etc. Security in existing systems such as UNIX, Windows, and JVM. Fundamental access control and information flow concepts. Symmetric Ciphers such as DES and AES. Public-key encryption techniques and related number theory. Message authentication, hash functions, and digital signatures. Authentication applications, IP security and Web security. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: (CE 4348 or CS 4348 or SE 4348 or equivalent) and (CE 4390 or CS 4390 or equivalent).
Offering Frequency: Each year
Grades: 901
Median GPA: B
Mean GPA: 2.991