Computer Science 560 - Intro/Comp & Network Security

This course provides an introduction to the principles and practice of computer and network security with a focus on both fundamental principles and practical applications through hands-on approach. Many of the principles are taught through examples. The key topics of this course are a brief introduction to computer networking; applied cryptography; protecting users, data, and services; network security, and common threats and defense strategies. Students will complete a number of practical lab assignments as well as auto-graded quizzes/assignments.

Open to Masters and PhD Computer Science students and Electrical & Computer Engineering students. NO PREREQUISITES FOR CS OR ECE GRADUATE STUDENTS; HOWEVER, ANY EDUCATION IN SECURITY REQUIRES A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF NETWORKING. AS SUCH, KNOWLEDGE OF COMPSCI 453, COMPUTER NETWORKING, IS ESSENTIAL TO COMPLETELY BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE. UNIV LECT 01: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS; UNIV LECT 02: ANY GRADUATE STUDENT; UWW LECT 01: ONLINE MS-CS STUDENTS AND OTHER GRADUATE STUDENTS EXCEPT ECE. REGISTRATION FOR UWW SECTION: https://www.umass.edu/online. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ONLINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.