COMPSCI 460 Introduction to Computer and Network Security

This course provides an introduction to the principles and practice of computer and network security. The three key topics of this course are cryptography, privacy, and network security. Subtopics include ciphers, key exchange, security services (integrity, availability, confidentiality, etc.), network and web based security attacks, anonymous communications, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures. Students will complete several lab assignments. Grades will be determined by class participation, lab work, homework, quizzes, and exams. Prerequisites include COMPSCI 377 and a familiarity with Unix. 3 credits.

Location: Amherst

 

Credits: 
3
Date: 
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 to Thursday, December 14, 2017
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 to Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Thursday, September 5, 2019 to Thursday, December 19, 2019
Monday, August 24, 2020 to Friday, November 20, 2020
Thursday, September 2, 2021 to Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 to Monday, December 12, 2022
Class meets on: 
Tuesday
Thursday
Time: 
10:00 – 11:15 A.M.
Instructor: 
Chris Misra
CompSci
Undergraduate