CSE331: Computer Security Fundamentals
Fall 2026
syllabus [Fall2025 - New syllabus coming soon!]
Course Overview
In the course, we introduce the basic concepts and terminology of computer security. It covers basic security topics such as cryptography, operating systems security, network security, malware, and language-based security.
Class Information
Instructor and Office Hours
Antonino (Tony) Mione (antonino.mione@sunykorea.ac.kr):
- Mon : 10:30AM-12 Noon, 1:00-2:00PM
- Tue : 10:30AM-12 Noon
- Wed : 11:00AM-12 Noon, 2:00-3:00PM
- ...or by appointment. [B425]
Meeting Times:
- Lecture: T, Th: 9:00 - 10:20 AM
Additional Information:
- Course Schedule provides topics, problem sets, and exam dates. Check back frequently. The schedule will be kept on Brightspace
- Class announcements will be found on Brightspace
- All homework assignments should be submitted on Brightspace
Course Text
The text for the course is Information Security, 3rd Edition
This book provides a solid background in a number of areas in computer security including cryptography, digital signatures, firewalls, software security, and operating security among other topics.
Recommended References
Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems, 2nd Edition