SE 570 Design and Architecture of Secure Software Systems
Summary
This course will investigate the design and implementation of secure systems using cryptographic techniques and the security mechanisms found in the runtime environments of modern programming languages such as Java or C#. You will learn about ciphers and models of access control, as well as how class-loaders, byte-code verification, security managers, access control, and permissions are used to ensure security within Java. There will be a strong emphasis upon applying the theory that is discussed (using Java).
Texts
Java Security, by Scott Oaks, published by O'Reilly, 2nd edition, May 2001, ISBN 0596001576. Security Engineering, 2001, by Ross Anderson, published by Wiley, ISBN 0471389226.
Grading
Your final grade will be based on:
Homework: 50%
Midterm and final exams: 25% each
Assessment for homework assignments will be based on whether they achieve the set task and quality of the code.
Unless otherwise stated, homework assignments are due by 5:45PM on the day of the class after the class in which they are assigned.
You are expected to complete all of the homework assignments by the deadline. Late homework submissions will not be accepted, and
all homework assignments will count towards the final grade.
Homework assignments must be submitted through the online system. Email submissions will not be accepted.
There will be no extra credit homework and/or projects.
Prerequisites
CSC224, CSC415, CSC416, and SE450
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