Secure Computer Systems I

5 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 1DT072

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Code: 1DT072
Education cycle: Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computer Science A1N, Technology A1N
Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
Finalised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 18 March 2010
Responsible department: Department of Information Technology

Entry requirements

120 credits including at least 30 credits within computer science, including operating systems and mathematics 20 credits.

The student should after the course be able to:

account for the underlying theories and principles for computer security
identify weaknesses and strengths concerning the security in computer systems
account for the underlying principles and techniques used to remedy weaknesses and enhance strengths concerning security
demonstrate group working skills
demonstrate skills in written and oral presentation of technical material

Theoretical models for security and their use;

Principles for, and practical examples of, methods for identification,

authentication, access control, reference monitoring;

Overview of cryptographic mechanisms, in particular asymmetric variants;

Applied security in operating systems, networks, distributed systems,

and in software for general and distributed environments.

Lectures, seminars, labs, assignments

The course is examined by oral and written examination spread out through the course.