CMSC 414 – Fall 2016

Fall 2016 – Section 0201

Overview

An introduction to the topic of security in the context of computer systems and networks. Identify, analyze, and solve network-related security problems in computer systems. Fundamentals of number theory, authentication, and encryption technologies, as well as the practical problems that have to be solved in order to make those technologies workable in a networked environment, particularly in the wide-area Internet environment.

Logistics

Tu/Thu 9:30-10:45. CSIC 3117

Instructor: Michelle Mazurek
Office hours: Tuesdays, 11am-12pm, or by appointment. 3421 AVW.

TAs:
Michael Cassano: Wed 10-12 am, AVW 4101 or 4103
Jacob Hammontree: Fri 12-2 pm, AVW 4101 or 4103
Nishant Rodrigues: Tues/Thurs 2:15-3:15 pm, AVW 4101 or 4103