Cyber Defense and Offense.

Catalog description

This course offers a comprehensive study of the principles and practices of computer system security including operating system security, network security, software security, and web security. Students will learn common threats and vulnerabilities, along with basic principles and techniques when designing a secure system. Hands-on labs will help students gain an understanding on how to think like an adversary, how modern cyber-attacks and defenses work in practice, and how to assess threats and protection mechanisms. Prerequisites: Graduate or blended students in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, and COMP 280 or ECPE 170 or COMP 173 with a “C” or better.