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cs681 - information, privacy and security

Introduction to security and privacy issues associated with information systems. Cost/risk tradeoffs. Technical, physical, and administrative methods of providing security. Control of access through technical and physical means. Identification and authentication. Encryption, including the Data Encryption Standard (DES) and public key systems. Management of encryption systems, including key protection and distribution. Privacy legislation and technical means of providing privacy.

Prerequisites: graduate status