CS 587 - Security in Information Systems

This course focuses on security as an aspect of a variety of software systems. We will consider software implementations of security related policies in the context of operating systems, networks, and data bases. Topics include: operating system protection mechanisms, intrusion detection systems, formal models of security, cryptography and associated security protocols, data base security, worms, viruses, network and distributed system security, and policies of privacy and confidentiality. (Y)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 340 and either CS/ECE 457 or CS 414 with grades of C- or higher.

Credits: 3