Computer Security

Catalog description

Examines security issues arising from the use of computers, with emphasis on system security, software security, and web security. Considers security requirements from a system perspective that impacts the design, implementation of software and web applications. Investigates popular software attacks such as buffer overflow, race condition, format strings, as well as web-based attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site request forgery, cross-site scripting, and their countermeasures. Emphasizes hands-on learning to enhance understanding of computer security issues and solutions. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cybersecurity major. Prerequisite(s): CYBR 210 . Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CYBR 310 .