SE 473 Security Architecture I
Summary
Students in this course will learn architectural patterns for
integrating security into software such as web applications. Topics
include: an overview of software security; integration of
authentication, access control, and auditing into software;
programming with symmetric-key and asymmetric-key cryptography,
including key distribution and key management, use of certificates,
and SSL/TLS; security mechanisms in modern runtime environments, e.g.,
code signing, code verification, access control, and security
policies. Students will get hands-on experience designing and
implementing secure software.
Texts
Core Security Patterns, published by Prentice Hall, 2006, ISBN: 0131463071.
Grading
Your final grade will be based on :- homework: 60%; individual project: 40%.
Submitted work will be assessed on the quality of documentation, design, and code.
Homework assignment submissions must be created using the instructions in each homework assignment description.
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 prerequisites are:
- CSC212 or equivalent Java experience
- CSC374 or equivalent systems experience
- SE435 or equivalent distributed systems experience
- SE450.
If you are not sure that you have satisfied the
prerequisites, contact the instructor at least 72 hours
before the drop date.
Miscellaneous
Please see the first lecture for information about this year's course
and curriculum changes.
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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