Spring 2024
COMPSCI 161 999 - DIS 999
Computer Security
Jan 16, 2024 - May 03, 2024
12:00 am
Class #:16321
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
17
Enrolled: 608
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 625
Waitlist Max: 225
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
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.
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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