2014-2015 University Catalog 
  
2014-2015 University Catalog

CYSE 480 - Malicious Software and Hardware

Credits: 3 (NR)
Introduces various types of malicious software (malware). Discusses malware analysis using virtual machines, sandboxes, process monitors, packet sniffers, de-obfuscation, etc. Introduces hardware Trojans and other forms of malicious hardware. Discusses prevention techniques at the design, fabrication, and post-fabrication level. Introduces various countermeasures against malicious software and hardware. The course has a lab with Windows and Android operating systems.

Prerequisite(s): CYSE 211, CYSE 301. Prerequisite enforced by registration system.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 1
When Offered: Fall