CMSC 328 Security in Web Programming

This course covers Web safety and browser vulnerabilities, privacy concerns, issues with Java, JavaScript, ActiveX, and web plug-ins. Digital certificates are examined to see how they assure identity in networked environments and how server certificates work. The course also provides technical details about SSL (Secure Socket Layer), TLS (Transport Layer Security), host security, server access methods, and secure CGI/API programming.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

CMSC 130 and CMSC 131 and CMSC 230 and CMSC 250 and CMSC 270 and MATH 220

Distribution

Advanced (ADVD)

Notes

Academic Level: 140-UG Level 4 Advanced

Modalities: In Person