Computer Science 360 - Intro Computr & Ntwrk Security

This course provides an introduction to the principles and practice of computer and network security. A focus on both fundamentals and practical information will be stressed. The three key topics of this course are cryptography, privacy, and network security. Subtopics include ciphers, hashes, key exchange, security services (integrity, availability, confidentiality, etc.), security attacks, vulnerabilities, anonymous communications, and countermeasures.

Open to senior and junior Computer Science majors only. COMPSCI 230 w/C BEGINNING IN FALL 2022, THIS COURSE CHANGED FROM COMPSCI 460 TO COMPSCI 360. THE PREREQUISITE CHANGED TO REQUIRE COMPSCI 230. THIS AND FUTURE OFFERINGS AS COMPSCI 360 WILL CONTINUE TO COUNT AS A CS ELECTIVE FOR THE CS MAJOR, BUT AT THE 300-LEVEL. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.