COMP 880 (M2) - Topics

Topics/Securing Software

Manchester   Coll of Professional Studies :: Computing Technology
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 55019
This course includes topics and emerging areas in computing. Barring duplication of subject the course may be repeated for credit.
Section Comments: Program coordinator permission required.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to unlimited times.
Instructors: David Yasenchock

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 R 5:40pm - 8:30pm PANDRA P132
Additional Course Details: 

This course will explore the fundamentals of software security, covering important software vulnerabilities and attacks that exploit them. This includes, but not limited to, such topics as buffer overflows, SQL injection, session hijacking and considers defenses that prevent or mitigate these attacks, including advanced testing and program analysis techniques. Will look at techniques at each phase of the development cycle that can be used to strengthen the security of software systems.