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Introduction to Computer Security

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.		 McCormack M03-0407 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M03-0407
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

The course will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of computer security, and will cover both general theoretical aspects as well as applied methods of computer security. The course will address the general concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital information, and will focus on aspects such as: risks and vulnerabilities; models and policies for access control; program security - buffer overflow attacks, malware, viruses; browser security; authentication and authorization; encryption; and an overview of applied data, operating system and network security (with emphasis on Internet security). The course will also address the aspect of privacy, which is tightly related to security and is becoming increasingly important in today's digital society.

Prerequisites

Pre req: CS 310 and CS 341

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

McCormack M03-0407

Enrolled / Capacity

40 / 40

Status

Waitlist

Instructor

Yinxin Wan

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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