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ECE 524 - Advanced Computer Security
Last offered Fall 2023
Official Description
Course Information: Same as CS 563. See CS 563.
Subject Area
- Computer Engineering
Description
Current research trends in computer and network security. Privacy, tamper-resistance, unwanted traffic, monitoring and surveillance, and critical infrastructure protection. Subtopics will vary depending upon current research trends. Students work in teams in close coordination with the course instructor to develop one of the topics in depth by carrying out background research and an exploratory project.
Notes
Course assessment will be based on class participation (20%), course project (50%), and a final examination (30%).
Topics
- Fundamentals
- Unwanted traffic on the internet
- Privacy
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Tamper Resistant Systems
- Monitoring and Surveillance
Detailed Description and Outline
Topics:
- Fundamentals
- Unwanted traffic on the internet
- Privacy
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Tamper Resistant Systems
- Monitoring and Surveillance
Course assessment will be based on class participation (20%), course project (50%), and a final examination (30%).
Texts
No required textbook. Research papers and web documents as provided in lectures or found by students exploring specific topics.
| Title | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Computer Security | B | 76257 | LEC | 4 | 1100 - 1215 | W F | 305 Materials Science & Eng Bld | Christopher Fletcher |