Computer Science 360 - Intro Computr & Ntwrk Security

Fall
2026
01
3.00
Pubali Datta

M W 2:30PM 3:45PM

UMass Amherst
12262
Computer Science Bldg rm 142
pdatta@umass.edu
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 STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/course-overrides

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.