This is CMPT 479 (Summer 2021): Principles of Cybersecurity. Classes are held on Zoom at:

Monday: 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM Thursdsay: 2:30 PM to 4:20 PM

Click here to join the Zoom class. Passcode, if required, is 223055.

Please go to Canvas for all class materials.

Grading

Your mark will consist of the following:

Assignment: 3 assignments, 15% each Online Self-Assessment: 10% Mid-term: 20% Final: 25%

Course slides

• Module 1: Introduction
• Module 2: Software Security
• Module 3: Cryptography and Security
• Module 4: Network Security
• Module 5: Data Security and Privacy
• Module 6: Security in Business and Finance

Assignments

There will be one due at the end of Module 2, one at the end of Module 4, and one due at the end of Module 6. There will be written and programming sections. For programming, three languages are allowed: C++, Java, and Python. To be posted.

Online Self-Assessment

The online self-assessments will be on Canvas. There will be 1 for each module, available for one week after the module finishes.

Exams

Both exams will be done on Canvas. A webcam feed is expected to discourage cheating; this can also come from your phone or your laptop. Details to follow.