Reviews of professor David Freet

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr Freet makes class fly by. His projects are actually fun, and super informative. It's been a REALLY long time since I've actually been able to say I've enjoyed a CMSC class. I would probably show up to lectures even if it wasn't for credit. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
When you approach him to ask a specific question about the concepts you should be learning or a project he often doesn't know the answer or he gives one that isn't accurate, as if he doesn't know what was planned for the course. Does share project code if you attend class, otherwise not worth. Talk to TAs, other profs and friends to get by.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Really easy class, labs were just following some steps and taking screenshots, and the tests were on blackboard. Unfortunately, he's some sort of right-wing conspiracy nut and can't keep that shit to himself, so lectures frequently go off-topic and are instead about the "plandemic", the FBI stealing his gold, or his ex-wives.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Loved Professor Freet! He is a real genius when it comes to learning about Computer Security principles. He even addresses what could be possible interview questions during lecture presentations.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Very easy A. Freet makes online lecture enjoyable and has very interesting things to say about cybersecurity. Good CS elective to take with harder core CS classes. Take Computer Security with Freet!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
dude he's so chill

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr Freet restored my faith in the CMSC department of UMBC. His lectures make me want to attend class. The subject matter is incredibly interesting, and his real work experience makes every much more tangible. He's knowledgeable in the subject matter as well. Projects/HWs are actually fun, and exams are very fair.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Easiest CMSC class at UMBC. His 'labs' are a step by step tutorial of what to do. Really nice guy and genuinely interested in the subject though, so I really appreciate that. However, I'd argue if you want to pursue cybersecurity as a profession, he's the person to talk to but you're better off taking Active Cyber Defense in the Fall. (CMSC491)

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Freet revived my Computer Science cybersecurity career.  One of the most interesting and fun class.  Emphasis on the labs which are basically step by step tutorial and super easy.  Exams are super easy if you pay attention, he asks questions at the beginning of class which you should pay attention of.