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 undergraduate COMPSCI and CS-ENG students who have completed COMPSCI 453 or E&C-ENG 374 with a grade of C or better. UNIV LEC 01 FOR UNDERGRADS; UNIV LEC 02 FOR ELIGIBLE GRADS; SEATS HELD IN LEC 02 FOR INCOMING STUDENT REGISTRATION. U+ LEC 01 IS FULLY REMOTE WITH REQUIRED ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS MEETINGS ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE, AND IS FOR MS-CS STUDENTS AND OTHER GRADUATE STUDENTS (EXCEPT MS-ECE) WITH INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION. PHDS OR ANY STUDENT WITH A TUITION WAIVER CANNOT ENROLL IN A U+ SECTION. 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. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ONLINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/course-overrides