Entry requirements

120 ECTS credits including at least 30 ECTS credits within computer science, including operating systems and mathematics 22.5 ECTS credits.

Learning outcomes

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

Content

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.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars, labs, compulsory assignments

Assessment

The course is examined in two parts one at 4.5 credits and one at 3 credits. Both encompassing both theory and practice examined with assignments.