CSI 5720 - Software Security

(4 credits)

Introduction to research in foundations of software security. This course surveys common software vulnerabilities, including buffer overflows, format string attacks, cross-site scripting and botnets. The course also discusses common defense mechanisms, including static code analysis, reference monitors, language- based security, secure information flow and others.This course is crosslisted with CSI 4700

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.