CSC 154 (old CSc 196n) Computer System Attacks and Countermeasures

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to network and computer security. How intruders gain access to systems, how they escalate privileges, and what steps can be taken to secure a system against such attacks. Topics include: Perimeter Defenses, Intrusion Detection Systems, Social Engineering, DDoS Attacks, Buffer Overflows, Race Conditions, Trojans and Viruses. . Prerequisite: CSC/CPE 138. 3 units.