Catalog Description: Graduate survey of modern topics in computer security, including protection, access control, distributed access security, firewalls, secure coding practices, safe languages, mobile code, and case studies from real-world systems. May also cover cryptographic protocols, privacy and anonymity, and/or other topics as time permits.

Units: 3

Related Areas:

• Security (SEC)

Prerequisites: COMPSCI 162

Formats:
Spring: 3.0 hours of lecture per week
Fall: 3.0 hours of lecture per week

Grading Basis: Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Final Exam Status: No

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Class Schedule (Spring 2027):
CS 261 – MoWe 12:30-13:59, The Gateway Building B1026 – David Wagner

Class Notes
- Enrollment for undergraduates will be only by instructor approval and no decisions will be made until the first week of classes; check the course web page at the start of the semester for information.

- No time conflicts

- No alternate final

- Class won't be recorded

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