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Computer Security, 4 ECTS credits.
/Datasäkerhetsmetoder/
For:
DI
IP
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 26
Rec. self-study hours: 81
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Area of Education: Technology
Main field of studies: Computer Engineering
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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Aim:
After passing the course, the student should be able to understand and apply the basic goals of computer security. This is shown through an analysis of a situation from a computer security point of view, including recommendations of correct measures and tools to achieve security, and an evaluation of these recommendations concerning there suitability for given goals and resources in the analysed situation. Specific knowledge is required concerning principles for user authentication, tools for network security and cryptography as a security tool.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Basic knowledge about computers, 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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Organisation:
The course contains lectures, seminars and computer laboratory assignments.
In addition, a guest lecture from a local company in the industry is organized.
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Course contents:
Structure and terminology of computer security. User authentication. Access control. Cryptography as a computer security tool. Tools and protocols for networks and distributed systems.
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Course literature:
Ross Anderson "Security Engineering" 2nd ed, Wiley 2008
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Examination: |
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Computer laboratory assignments
A written analysis of a basic situation.
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1 ECTS
3 ECTS
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Course language is Swedish.
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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