Course Description:
This course presents recent advances in methodologies, models, systems and applications of cyberspace security research. Topics include in-depth coverage of the state-of-the-art security technologies and research issues on information security, software security, network security, secure system design, secure programming, applied cryptography, vulnerability, and threats.Prerequisite:
CS 5378 or equivalent with a grade of B or higher, or consent of the instructor.
Course Objectives:
The students will be able to:
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Describe methodologies, models, systems and applications of security
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Discuss research issues on various security topics
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Practice attacking and defending cyber systems
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Construct and test security systems
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Evaluate security research papers
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Develop research work on various security topics
Course Notes:
Course effective Fall 2017. Available only for computer science majors.