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Computer Security

University of Alabama

CourseCS 428

An examination of computer security concepts, such as cryptographic tools, user authentication, access control, database security, intrusion detection, malicious software, denial of service, firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, trusted computing and multilevel security, buffer overflow, software security, physical and infrastructure security, human factors, and security auditing.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

CS 428

Related Courses

Prerequisites, corequisites, and courses that build on this one

Prerequisites

Complete these courses before enrolling

  • CS 140

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    3 credits
  • CS 301

    Database Management Systems

    3 credits
  • ECE 383

    Microcomputers

    4 credits

Required For

Courses that require this course as a prerequisite

  • CS 445

    Software Reverse Engineering

    3 credits
  • CS 444

    Software Security

    3 credits
  • CS 443

    Digital Forensics

    3 credits
Programs

Education programs that include this course

  • Cyber Security, BS

    University of Alabama

    Bachelor's Degree