17-331 Information Security, Privacy and Policy in the Age of AI
12 units, Carnegie Mellon University
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the concepts, technologies, practices and challenges associated with Information Security and Privacy, and related policy issues. The course takes a broad view of Information Security and Privacy and explicitly looks at how AI and Agentic Technologies are giving rise to new challenges and opportunities within this space. The course does not limit itself to technical discussions but also looks at relevant business, organizational, human, legal and policy issues. In the process, students will learn what it takes to design, develop, deploy, and maintain information systems, services, and software products that are secure and comply with expectations of privacy. They will develop an appreciation for the multifaceted challenges associated with this space and the complex trade-offs that are often entailed in addressing these challenges in practice. The course mixes technical discussions with a wealth of examples spanning enterprise and government systems, social networking, mobile computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, AI/ML, Agentic technologies and more. Course material combines formal lectures with the discussion of recent/hot topics and how they relate to material covered in the lectures.
Prerequisites: none listed
Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025
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