CS-5560: Fundamentals of Info Security
Description: Principles of information security and relevant mathematical concepts. Classical ciphers, relevant abstract algebra and number theory, symmetric-key ciphers, cipher modes of operation, and asymmetric-key ciphers. Cryptographic hash functions and message authentication codes. Elliptic curve cryptography and cryptosystems. Applications and standards relevant to network and computer security. Pre: Graduate standing.
Pathways: N/A
Course Hours: 3 credits
Sections Taught: 20
Average GPA: 3.74 (rounds to A-)
Strict A Rate (No A-) : 57.58%
Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%
| Haining Wang | 2024 | 94.3% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.89 | 6 |
| Wenjing Lou | 2024 | 71.1% | 28.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.70 | 9 |
| Jung Min Park | 2020 | 60.7% | 28.6% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.38 | 2 |
| Angelos Stavrou | 2021 | 84.3% | 13.9% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.74 | 2 |
| Taejoong T Chung | 2024 | 91.6% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.92 | 1 |