COS 311 Computer and Information Security

This course studies the nature of computer and information security by presenting a unifying paradigm of threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures. Theoretical foundations that underlie principles of security are covered. In addition, current practical and applied security subjects are also addressed. Topics include protection mechanisms, authentication, access control, confidentiality, integrity, malicious logic, intrusion detection, assurance, privacy and anonymity. This course requires a student laptop - see Department Laptop Policy. Prerequisite(s): COS 150 or permission of the instructor. 4 hour(s).