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Introduction to Computer Security

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWe 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 University Hall Y02-2120 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWe 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2120
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

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y02-2120

Enrolled / Capacity

50 / 50

Status

Closed

Instructor

Yinxin Wan
Ting Xu

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.