Computer System Security

COM SCI M138 - Computer System Security

<p>(Formerly numbered 117.) (Same as Computer Science M138.) Lecture, four hours; laboratory, one hour; outside study, seven hours. Requisite: Computer Science 33. Recommended requisite: Computer Science 111. Introduction to fundamental knowledge of computer system security. Students gain understanding of exploit techniques; learn to use the security tools; learn to design and implement secure systems; and learn concepts of computer security including software vulnerability analysis and defense, web security, mobile security, and network security. Covers the latest security topics in practice (e.g., cryptocurrency), and in research (e.g., state-of-the-art fuzzing techniques and machine-learning-based security analysis). Students get hands-on experience in analyzing and designing secure systems. Includes course project for cutting-edge security research. Letter grading.</p>

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science

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EC ENGR M117 - Computer System Security

Participation in Research: Through the course project on cutting-edge security research, students will contribute to the field by addressing relevant security issues and advancing knowledge in the domain.

Application of Knowledge and Skills: Students will apply their knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios, demonstrating their ability to assess, enhance, and maintain the security of computing systems.

Commitment to Security: Students will develop a commitment to ensuring the security and integrity of computing systems and recognize the broader societal implications of their work.

Understanding Exploit Techniques: Students will gain knowledge and skills in understanding various exploit techniques used by adversaries to compromise computer systems.

Continuous Learning: Students will recognize the need for ongoing learning and adaptation in the ever-evolving field of computer security, showing a commitment to staying current with the latest developments and threats.

Students will learn the core concepts in software vulnerabilities analysis and defenses, web security vulnerabilities and defenses, mobile security and privacy, network security and privacy, as well as emerging topics in computer security. The students will also learn security principles and threat modeling so that they will be able to use them in different kinds of cybersecurity problems.

Using Security Tools: Students will learn how to use a variety of security tools and software to assess and enhance the security of computer systems.

Effective Communication: Students will effectively communicate security concepts, findings, and recommendations both in writing and verbally, demonstrating their ability to convey complex technical information to various audiences.

Responsible Collaboration: Students will collaborate with peers on security projects, fostering teamwork and shared responsibility for security outcomes.

Ethical Awareness: Students will develop a strong sense of ethical principles and values related to computer security, emphasizing the importance of responsible and lawful behavior in the field.

Designing and Implementing Secure Systems: Students will develop the ability to design and implement secure computer systems, considering best practices and security principles.

General Catalog

Computer System Security

EC ENGR M117

4 units