CMSC 452 - Computer Security

3 Credit(s)

A survey of computer and network security topics including Web security, cryptography, protocol vulnerabilities, protection, denial-of-service attacks, and overflows.

Prerequisite(s): CMSC 280.

Course Frequency: ALT S (even years)

Grading Method: Student option.

Learning Outcomes:

Appraise the security of software.
Execute exploits for common vulnerabilities.
Demonstrate safe software development practices.