May 12, 2024  
2023-2024 Rivier Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Rivier Academic Catalog
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CS 572 - Computer Security


Covers the main aspects of computer system security. Topics include a history of cryptography, and introduction to the basic mathematics behind cryptography, techniques of cryptography including classic cryptosystems, symmetric block ciphers, public key cryptosystems, message authentication codes, hashes, message digests and authentication. Additional topics include firewalls, web privacy and security, malware, and security tools.

Prerequisites & Notes
CS 553  

Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters. 7-week hybrid.

Credits: 3



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