SE 473 Security Architecture I
Summary
This course focuses on the design and development of software for
secure systems. Topics include: assurance; vulnerabilities; user authentication mechanisms; access control;
use of symmetric-key ciphers for ensuring secrecy and
integrity; key distribution and management; authentication,
access-control, and cryptography APIs; Kerberos.
Texts
The required textbooks are:
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"Introduction to Computer Security", by Bishop, Addison-Wesley, 2005, ISBN: 0321247442.
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"High-Assurance Design: Architecting Secure and Reliable Enterprise Applications", by Clifford J. Berg, Addison-Wesley Professional, 2005, ISBN-10: 0321375777, ISBN-13: 978-0321375773.
Grading
Your final grade will be based on :- homework: 33%; individual project: 33%; exam: 34%.
Submitted work will be assessed on the quality of documentation, design, and code.
Homework assignment
submissions must be created using "ant submit" unless otherwise
specified.
You are expected to complete all of the homework assignments by the
deadline. Late homework submissions will be penalized or
rejected. Homework assignments must be submitted through the online
system. Email submissions will not be accepted.
You are required to attend each lecture, or watch it online in a timely fashion.
Prerequisites
The SE473 prereqs are:
- CSC212 or equivalent Java experience.
- CSC374 or equivalent operating systems development experience.
- SE435 or 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.
System Requirements
A fast Internet connection. You will need to download several GB.
An Intel PC host capable of running VMWare Server, so you will need
Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, or Linux.
Your VMWare host machine will need at least 6GB of free
space on a hard drive. If you need more storage space and
cannot fit another internal hard drive, an external USB
hard drive will suffice.
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.
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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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