ENEE457 Computer Systems Security

    Fall 2022

Syllabus (includes grading policy) | Lecture Summaries | Projects | Readings | Textbooks (not required) | Office Hours

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Course Description

Theoretical and practical aspects of computer systems security. Topics covered include symmetric/asymmetric encryption, message authentication, digital signatures, access control, as well as network security, web security and cloud security. Students acquire tools necessary for designing secure computer systems and programs and for defending against malicious threats (e.g., viruses, worms, denial of service).

General Information

• This course meets on MW 11:00 AM-12:15 PM in EGR 0108.
• The prerequisites for this course are: Minimum grade of C- in ENEE350 (or equivalent); and departmental permission.
• Tentative midterm exam date/time: Wednesday, October 12.
• Final exam date/time: Friday, December 16, 2022, 8am-10am.
• The TAs for this course are: TBD.

Textbooks (not required)

• Introduction to Computer Security, Goodrich and Tamassia, Addison Wesley, 2011
• Introduction to Modern Cryptography, 3rd Edition, Katz and Lindell, Chapman & Hall/CRC 2020
• Cryptography and Network Secruity: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition, Stallings, Pearson 2014

Office Hours

• Instructor office hours: Monday 1-2pm, Friday 10-11am
• TA office hours: TBD

All students are presumed to be aware of the UMD policy on academic integrity.