CY · Fall 2026
SDSU CY 302 — Fund. Security & Privacy
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. Not open to students with credit in CS 574
Course requirements
Prerequisites: CS 160 and CS 240, or instructor consent.
- CS 160 and CS 240, or instructor consent.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11477 Lrg Lect | In person | Open | 43 / 80 | Wed 7:00 PM–9:40 PM | LH 345 | Gus Hanna | 2.5/5 · 8 reviews Difficulty 1.8 · 25% take again |
| 11787 Lrg Lect | In person | Open | 82 / 180 | Mon 7:00 PM–9:40 PM | PG 153 | Peter Bartoli | 4.0/5 · 60 reviews Difficulty 3.7 · 70% take again |