Course Info

CSC 439: Computer Security

This course covers core principles of computer security. Topics include : user authentication; access control (discretionary, mandatory, role-based); security auditing; database security; software security, common vulnerabilities, and secure coding practices; malicious software; and operating system security.

CSC 407 is a prerequisite for this class.

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 33263
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Karen Heart | View syllabus
  • CLOSED

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 33335
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Karen Heart | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 42254
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Karen Heart | View syllabus
  • Section: 910
  • Class number: 40079
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)
  • Instructor: Karen Heart | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 910
  • Class number: 37514
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)
  • Instructor: Karen Heart | View syllabus
  • Section: 930
  • Class number: 37490
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Karen Heart | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 30709
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Karen Heart | View syllabus
  • Section: 910
  • Class number: 30741
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)
  • Instructor: Karen Heart | View syllabus