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Electrical and Computer Engineering

18487 – Introduction to Computer and Network Security and Applied Cryptography

12 units

Security is becoming one of the core requirements in the design of critical systems. This course will introduce students to the intro-level fundamental knowledge of computer security and applied cryptography. Students will learn the basic concepts in computer security including software vulnerability analysis and defense, networking and wireless security, and applied cryptography. Students will also learn the fundamental methodology for how to design and analyze security critical systems.

3 hrs. lec.

Prerequisite: 15-213

Last updated on April 11, 2006

ECE classifications

Undergraduate areas

Computer Software

Undergraduate designations

Coverage, Depth

Links

Blackboard

Past semesters

S07, S06

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