2026 Summer COMPSCI 161 001 LEC 001

2026 Summer Session C 8 weeks, June 22 - August 14

COMPSCI 161 001 - LEC 001

Computer Security

Peyrin Kao, Justin Yokota

Jun 22, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026
Mo, Tu, We, Th
12:30 pm - 01:59 pm
Class #:13354
Units: 4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed

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

Textbooks & Materials

Associated Sections