Computer Science

CS2413Information Security4 ch (3C 1L)

Learn the fundaments of information security focusing on understanding the modern threat landscape. Explore key topics, including malicious software (malware) threats, attacks and vulnerabilities such as denial-of-service(DoS) attacks. Learn core security defence mechanisms including intrusion detection, cryptography, authentication, and access control. Gain an understanding of introductory security planning practices, including risk assessment and incident response. 

Prerequisites: CS 1083, CS 1543 and (CS 1303 or MATH 2203).