CPSI 46003 - (was CPSC 4360) Computer Security

Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.

Was CPSC 4360. Increasing reliance on our computer-based infrastructure elements with the information-driven nature of today’s business requires a solid and in-depth understanding of security issues pertinent to the systems. The topics include threats, assumptions, assurance, confidentiality, integrity, availability, access control matrix and policies, security models, requirements imposed by policies, protection models, covert channels, formal methods for security, designing and evaluating systems, intrusion detection, auditing, and other contemporary issues. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CPSI 56003 (was CPSC 5360).

Prerequisites: Junior standing or above, CPSI 38003 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.