18-730 Introduction to Computer Security Units: 12.0 Department: Electrical & Comp. Eng. Prerequisites: 15-211 Cross-listed: 14-730 Related URLs: http://www.ece.cmu.edu/ This course provides a principled introduction to techniques for defending against hostile adversaries in modern computer systems and computer networks. Topics covered in the course include operating system security; network security, including cryptography and cryptographic protocols, firewalls, and network denial-of-service attacks and defenses; user authentication technologies; security for network servers; web security; and security for mobile code technologies, such as Java and Javascript. More advanced topics will additionally be covered as time permits, such as: intrusion detection; techniques to provide privacy in Internet applications; and protecting digital content (music, video, software) from unintended use. 3 hrs. lec. Prerequisites: 15-211 and senior standing.

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