Course Offerings
Course Details
Spring 2017-2018* COS 432 / ELE 432 Graded A-F, P/D/F, Audit
Information Security
Course goals: learn how to design a secure system, probe systems for weaknesses, write code with fewer security bugs, use crypto libraries correctly, protect (or breach!) privacy, and use your powers ethically. Main topics: basic cryptography, system security, network security, firewalls, malware, web security, privacy technologies, cryptocurrencies, human factors, physical security, economics, and ethics of security.
Sample reading list:
See instructor for complete list
Reading/Writing assignments:
There will be periodic assignments involving programming, forensics, and critiquing designs.
Requirements/Grading:
Final Exam - 20%
Programming Assignments - 70%
Class/Precept Participation - 10%
Other Requirements:
Not Open to First Year Undergraduates.
Prerequisites and Restrictions:
COS 217 and COS 226..
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
Class number | Section | Time | Days | Room | Enrollment | Status |
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40184 | L01 | 11:00:00 am - 12:20:00 pm | T Th | Friend Center 004 | Enrolled:28 Limit:40 |