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COMP 523 Language-based Security (3 credits)

Offered by: Computer Science (Faculty of Science)

Overview

Computer Science (Sci) : State-of-the-art language-based techniques for enforcing security policies in distributed computing environments. Static techniques (such as type- and proof-checking technology), verification of security policies and applications such as proof-carrying code, certifying compilers, and proof-carrying authentication.

Terms: Winter 2025

Instructors: Errington, Jacob (Winter)

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