Elect Engr & Computer Science - Intro Informatn&Cmptr Security

Catalog description

An introduction to the fundamentals of cryptography and information and computer security. Introduces the basic concepts, theories, and protocols in computer security. Discusses how to apply such knowledge to analyze, design and manage secure systems in the real world. Topic covered: the basics of cryptography, software security, operating system security, database security, network security, privacy and anonymity, social engineering, digital forensics, etc. Prerequisite: Upper-Level EECS Eligibility.