Introduction to Computer Security

Course ID:
ECEN422

Program:
Electronics and Computer Engineering

Level:
Undergraduate

Semester:
Fall

Credit:
3

Description

This course is an introduction to techniques for defending against hostile adversaries in modern computer systems and computer networks. Topics covered include operating system security; network security, cryptography and cryptographic protocols, firewalls, network denial-of-service adacks and defenses; user authentication technologies; security for network servers; web security; and security for mobile code technologies, such as Java and Javascript.