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Computer Security, 6 ECTS credits.
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 28
Rec. self-study hours: 132
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Area of Education: Technology
Main field of studies: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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Aim:
After completing the course the student should be able to describe safety issues arising from the use of computers and modern network technologies, and the opportunities to protection available today. This means that after completing this course the student is expected to be able to:
- Describe the principles and possibilities of how security can be built into computers and networks, both at the component and system level
- Explain the concept that confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) of information and its use in data security
- Describe the common security protocols in network communications
- Describe the usual models of access control and user authentication
- Describe the use of cryptography-based tools
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
At least one course in basic computer science, and some knowledge on operating systems and computer communications.
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Supplementary courses:
Cryptology, Information security, Software Security
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Organisation:
The course consists of lectures, seminars and laboratory work.
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Course contents:
Structure and terminology of the subject. Authentication of user identity. Theory and practice for access control. Formal security models. Cryptology and its use in security tools. Security problems, tools, protocols and solutions in networks and distributed systems. Security in specific systems such as databases. Security management.
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Course literature:
Ross Anderson "Security Engineering" 2nd ed, Wiley 2008
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Examination: |
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A written examination
Computer assignments
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5 ECTS
1 ECTS
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Course language is English.
Department offering the course: ISY.
Director of Studies: Klas Nordberg
Examiner: Jan-Åke Larsson
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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