CSE 465LEC—Computer Security

This course introduces students to fundamentals of computer and information security, with the goals of developing a solid understanding of the principles of the security field and building knowledge of tools and mechanisms to safeguard a wide range of software and computing systems. Topics covered in the course include cryptographic background and tools, access control, authentication, software security, malware, Internet security protocols and standards (TLS, IPsec, etc.), intrusion detection and intrusion prevention systems (firewalls), database security, privacy, security management and risk assessment, and legal and ethical aspects (cybercrime, intellectual property). The course generally covers similar topics to those covered in CSE 365, but doesn’t spend as much time on the background and goes into more depth. The expected background is algorithms’ complexity, systems, and networking basics.