Computer Security | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Develop the skills to build and manage secure systems with this comprehensive computer security course from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Introduction

This course teaches the security mindset and introduces the principles and practices of computer security as applied to software, host systems, and networks. It covers the foundations of building, using, and managing secure systems. Topics include standard cryptographic functions and protocols, threats and defenses for real-world systems, incident response, and computer forensics.

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Highlights

  • Covers the security mindset and principles of computer security
  • Focuses on building, using, and managing secure systems
  • Includes topics such as cryptography, threats and defenses, incident response, and forensics

Recommendation

This course is recommended for students interested in computer security and who want to develop the skills to build and manage secure systems. It provides a strong foundation in the principles and practices of computer security.

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