2026 Summer Session C
8 weeks, June 22 - August 14
COMPSCI 161 001 - LEC 001
Computer Security
Peyrin Kao, Justin Yokota
Class #:13354
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
97
Enrolled: 103
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 200
Waitlist Max: 100
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
6 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 16 hours of outside work hours per week, and 2 to 3 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Other classes by Peyrin Kao
Other classes by Justin Yokota
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
All final exams are in-person only, and will occur during the week of Aug 10-14.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats