CS239, Section 1, Computer Security - Lecture Plans

CS 239: Computer Security

Winter, 2006

The lecture plans described here are likely to be altered somewhat as the quarter goes on. The file will be updated to indicate any changes.

Lectures
Week 1
Introduction: Class Description and the Security Problem
Security Principles and Policies
Week 2
Holiday
Security Mechanisms
Week 3
Basics of Data Encryption
Cryptography and Encryption Algorithms
Week 4
Security Protocols
More on Security Protocols
Week 5
Key Management
Midterm
Week 6
Operating System Security
Operating System Security, Con't
Week 7
Holiday
Authentication
Week 8
Network Security
Firewalls, VPNs, and Honeypots
Week 9
Intrusion Detection and Trust Management
Malicious Code
Week 10
Securing the Internet Infrastructure: DDoS, Spoofing, Spam, and Phishing
Applying Security to Practical Problems