COMPSCI 130
Introduction to Security and Privacy
Introductory course on security mindset and basic principles/practices of software and systems security. Covers the foundations of building, using, and managing secure systems. Topics include standard security principles, threats, and defenses for real-world systems, including web, mobile, and IoT security.
Topics
- standard security principles
- threats
- and defenses for real-world systems
- including web
- mobile
- and IoT security
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Introductory course on security mindset and basic principles/practices of software and systems security. Covers the foundations of building, using, and managing secure systems. Topics include standard security principles, threats, and defenses for real-world systems, including web, mobile, and IoT security.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027