CSCI1660

Computer Systems Security

Spring 2025

This course teaches principles of computer security from an applied viewpoint and provides hands-on experience on security threats and countermeasures. Topics include code execution vulnerabilities (buffer overflow, sandboxing, mobile code), malware (trojans, viruses, and worms), access control (users, roles, policies), cryptosystems (hashing, signatures, certificates), network security (firewalls, TLS, intrusion detection, VPN), and human and social issues. Prerequisites: one of (CSCI 0160, 0180, or 0190) and (CSCI 0300, 0330, 1310, or 1330). To be added to the course waitlist, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/pHPAy9ntQkAQ7xLD9