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CMSC 426 — Principles of Computer Security
This course will provide an introduction to computer security, with specific focus on the computing aspects. Topics covered will include: Basics of computer security including an overview of threat, attack, and adversary models; social engineering; essentials of cryptography; traditional computing security models; malicious software; secure programming; Operating system security in practice; trusted operating system design; public policy issues including legal, privacy, and ethical issues; network and database security overview.
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Course Instructor
| Instructor | Office | Office Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Marron | ITE 359 | 1430 - 1530 MoTuTh | cmarron@umbc.edu |
Teaching Assistant
| Teaching Assistant | Office | Office Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shantanu Hirlekar | ITE 344-G | 1230 - 1330 MoWe | hs11@umbc.edu |
Class Meeting Information
| Section | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | TuTh | 1300 – 1415 | Sondheim 105 |