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Informatics (INF)
- D class assignments for on-campus graduate students are available by emailing srobert@usc.edu D class assignments for DEN@Viterbi are available to students enrolled in the Distance Education Network. For more information go to den.usc.edu
Threats to information systems; technical and procedural approaches to threat mitigation; secure system design and development; mechanisms for building secure security services; risk management. Recommended preparation: Background in computer security preferred. Recommended previous courses of study include computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, management information systems, and/or mathematics.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32420D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Thursday | 16 of 25 | Blaine Burnham | RTH105 |    | |
| 32430D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Thursday | 5 of 25 | Blaine Burnham | DEN@Viterbi | |
Application of cryptography and cryptanalysis for information assurance in secure information systems. Classical and modern cryptography. Developing management solutions. Recommended preparation: Previous degree in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, or informatics; understanding of number theory and programming background are helpful.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32421D | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Thursday | 18 of 25 | Blaine Burnham | OHE136 | | |
| 32431D | 034 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Thursday | 4 of 25 | Blaine Burnham | DEN@Viterbi | |
Policy as the basis for all successful information system protection measures. Historical foundations of policy and transition to the digital age. Detecting policy errors, omissions and flaws. Recommended preparation: Background in computer security, or a strong willingness to learn. Recommended previous courses of studies include degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, management information systems, and/or mathematics.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32422D | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 25 | Roger Schell | RTH217 | PDF (234977 KB) | |
| 32432D | 034 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 2 of 25 | Roger Schell | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (234977 KB) | |
Assurance as the basis for believing an information system will behave as expected. Approaches to assurance for fielding secure information systems that are fit for purpose. Recommended preparation: Prior degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, management information systems, and/or mathematics. Some background in computer security preferred.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32423D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Wednesday | 13 of 25 | Blaine Burnham | OHE120 | | |
| 32433D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Wednesday | 3 of 25 | Blaine Burnham | DEN@Viterbi | |
Fundamentals of information security in the context of distributed systems and networks. Threat examination and application of security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Recommended preparation: Prior degree in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, or informatics. It is recommended that students have a working understanding of communication networks and computer architecture, and some programming facility.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32424D | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-4:40pm | Wednesday | 16 of 25 | Blaine Burnham, Lyndon Pierson | RTH105 | |
Analysis of computer security and why systems are not secure. Concepts and techniques applicable to the design of hardware and software for Trusted Systems. Recommended preparation: Prior degree in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, or informatics; advanced knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and communications networks will be valuable.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32425D | 048 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 25 | Roger Schell | KAP148 | |
Research leading to the master's degree; maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): INF
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32449D | 048 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Roger Schell | OFFICE | |