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APC 480 – Computer Security II

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3 Credits

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Overview

This course covers topics spanning communication and network security, security assessment and testing, software development security, and asset security. Specific topics include operating system security, network security (e.g. firewalls, tunneling, intrusion detection, and wireless networking), browser security, and application security (e.g. database security, email security, payment system security, and digital-rights management).

APC 480 Syllabus

Prerequisites

  • APC 360 – Database Management I
  • APC 400 – Applied Communication Networks
  • APC 420 – Computer Security I
  • APC 450 – Operating Systems Theory and Practice

Instructor

Guangwu Xu

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Dr. Xu is an associate professor of Computer Science. Has been with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee since 2005. He received his PhD in Mathematics from SUNY Buffalo. His current research interests include cryptography, information security, computational number theory, compressed sensing, and algorithms. His early research was on functional analysis and algebra.

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Skills Learned in this Course

  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Security
  • Information Security
  • Network Security

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In nearly every industry, businesses can no longer operate without skilled, perceptive IT professionals to drive process and create connections. With the University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing, you can be the problem solver who makes things possible -- for your company and your career.

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