2024 Fall
COMPSCI 161 001 - LEC 001
Computer Security
David Wagner
Class #:28455
Units:4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
5
Enrolled: 504
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 509
Waitlist Max: 300
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials, 8 hours of outside work hours, and 1 to 1.5 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material.
Final Exam
TUE, DECEMBER 17TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Dwinelle 155
Wurster 102
Social Sciences Building 166
Social Sciences Building 170
Dwinelle 219
Social Sciences Building 56
Wurster 101
Wheeler 108
Dwinelle 182
Course Catalog Description
Introduction to computer security. Cryptography, including encryption, authentication, hash functions, cryptographic protocols, and applications. Operating system security, access control. Network security, firewalls, viruses, and worms. Software security, defensive programming, and language-based security. Case studies from real-world systems.
Class Notes
* Time conflicts ARE allowed.
* Lecture will be recorded for playback later.
* An alternate final exam will NOT be offered.
* Lecture will be recorded for playback later.
* An alternate final exam will NOT be offered.
Rules & Requirements
Requisites
- Undergraduate Students: College of Engineering declared majors and L&S Computer Science
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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