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CY 302 - Fundamentals of Digital Security and Privacy

CY 302: Fundamentals of Digital Security and Privacy (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: CS 160 and CS 240, or instructor consent. Counts toward Computer Science, B.S. (2026-27).

3 units
  • Computer Systems
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

Counts toward

Provides a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity and privacy terminology, concepts, requirements, policies, and mechanisms. Explores information threats, vulnerabilities, risks and technical approaches to establish confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, availability and non-repudiation of information. Illustrates fundamental concepts as applied to computer systems and networks through hands-on exercises.
Prerequisites
CS 160 and CS 240, or instructor consent.

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Who can take it
Not open to students with credit in CS 574
Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall/Spring/Summer

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11926· In-person · Open · Letter
119 of 119 seats open
Wed 7:00 PM-9:40 PM · PG 242

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