SE 473 Security Architecture I
Summary
This course focuses on the design and development of software
for secure applications. Students will analyze and secure an
existing application. Topics include: user authentication
mechanisms; practical use of symmetric-key ciphers for ensuring
secrecy and integrity; key distribution and management;
cryptography, authentication, and authorization APIs; Kerberos.
Texts
The required textbooks are: Computer Security: Art and Science, by Matt Bishop, First edition, 2002, Addison Wesley, ISBN: 0201440997. Designing Security Architecture Solutions, by Jay Ramachandran, First edition, 2002, Wiley, ISBN: 0471206024.
Grading
Your final grade will be based on:
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Homework: 50%
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Midterm and final exams: 25% each
Homework assignments must be solved individually. You must
not use anyone else's solution, and you must clearly
acknowledge any code that you obtain from other sources
(such as books, magazines, or the Internet). If you are in
any doubt, contact the instructor for advice. For the
homework assignments, you may use as much code as you like
from the examples discussed in class.
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.
The final exam will require knowledge of the material
covered in the entire course.
You must achieve a passing grade in the final exam to pass
the course.
Prerequisites
The SE473 prereqs are:
- CSC309 or equivalent C or C++ experience.
- CSC343 or CSC373 or equivalent operating systems development experience.
- CSC390 or CNS340 or DS420 or ECT582 or TDC572 or equivalent cryptography experience.
- DS420 or SE550 or TDC561 or equivalent network programming experience.
If you are not sure that you have satisfied the prerequisites,
speak to the instructor before the second lecture.
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course
content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The
evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely
separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you
have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.
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Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
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