CSCI 368 - Computer and Network Security

An introduction to the topic of security in the context of computer systems and networks. Students will identify, analyze, and solve network-related security problems in computer systems. Concepts include fundamentals of authentication and encryption technologies, access control, and mitigation of common attack patterns such as cross-site scripting and buffer overflows. Students will perform hands-on work with security tools and apply security concepts to programming projects.

Unit(s): 1
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group III
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 221
Instructional Method: Lecture-conference
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Use and evaluate quantitative data or modeling, or use logical/mathematical reasoning to evaluate, test or prove statements.
Given a problem or question, formulate a hypothesis or conjecture, and design an experiment, collect data, or use mathematical reasoning to test or validate it.