CS 363 Computer Security

This hands-on computer security course provides students with practical experience in software, web, system security, and cryptography. Participants will gain essential cybersecurity skills, learning to identify, analyze, and mitigate security vulnerabilities. Through guided labs and projects, students will apply secure coding practices and ethical hacking techniques. The course emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, and understanding cybersecurity concepts and terminologies. Upon completion, successful students will be well-prepared to address real-world cybersecurity challenges and pursue careers in the dynamic field of computer security.

Instructor:

Dr. Peilong Li

Office:

Esbenshade 284B

Appointments:

By email

Number of Credits

4

Pre-requisites

  • CS 122 Computer Science II

Textbooks

  • (Required) Wenliang Du. Computer & Internet Security: A Hands-on Approach. 3rd Edition. May 2022, Independently published, ISBN-13: 978-1-7330039-4-0.

Last updated on Sep 9, 2018