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CMSC 426 - Principles of Computer Security

(3.00)
This course will provide an introduction to computer security, with specific focus on the computing aspects. Topics covered will include: Basics of computer security including an overview of threat, attack, and adversary models; social engineering; essentials of cryptography; traditional computing security models; malicious software; secure programming; Operating system security in practice; trusted operating system design; public policy issues including legal, privacy, and ethical issues; network and database security overview.

Course ID: 52931
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Requirement Group:  You must complete CMSC421 with a C or better.



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