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NEW COURSE

Course 19-601/18-484


INFORMATION WARFARE
& SECURITY

Spring 2000, 9 Units
Monday/Wednesday @ 11:30-12:50pm

Instructors:  Professor Scott Matthews
        Professor Benoit Morel

Overview
Although most users presume information transmitted over computer networks
is safe, the underlying communications technologies and protocols rely
primarily on open or public methods.  There is a widening gap between the
"haves" and "have nots" with the technical capacity to intercept and exploit
electronic communication.  In this course, we will discuss the
vulnerabilities present in modern computer networks, as well
as the associated threats and risks of the systems.  Key topics include
creation and propagation of viruses, privacy, security
and management, as well as the emergence of hacking and information warfare
as strategic weapons.  The relevant
domestic and international policies will be central to such material.
Recent cyberwarfare attacks will be presented and discussed.

For more information regarding this course, please contact either Professor
Matthews @ x8-3645/email:
hsm@andrew.cmu.edu or Professor Morel @
x8-3758/email: bm1v@andrew.cmu.edu