Course Details

Description

This course introduces the major and classical problems in computer security. Topics include definition of computer security, computer security principles, policy and mechanism, physical security, malware categories, securing simple vulnerable programs, security features in operating systems, classical attacks and defenses in communication networks.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the concepts of computer security, attacks, vulnerabilities, and defenses.
2. Understand basic attacks and defenses in operating systems.
3. Understand basic attacks and defenses in computer networks.

Textbook

Introduction to Computer Security First Edition

Michael T. Goodrich and Roberto Tamassia — Pearson