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University of Maryland - Cybersecurity Specialization

University of Maryland, College Park - Cybersecurity Specialization

Construction of Secure Systems

University of Maryland, College Park

Course Description

The Cybersecurity Specialization covers the fundamental concepts underlying the construction of secure systems, from the hardware to the software to the human-computer interface, with the use of cryptography to secure interactions. These concepts are illustrated with examples drawn from modern practice, and augmented with hands-on exercises involving relevant tools and techniques. Successful participants will develop a way of thinking that is security-oriented, better understanding how to think about adversaries and how to build systems that defend against them.