Secure Computer Systems II
Syllabus, Master's level, 1DT073
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1DT073
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Computer Science A1F, Technology A1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 27 October 2010
- Responsible department
- Department of Information Technology
Entry requirements
120 credits including at least 20 credits in mathematics including combinatorics and 30 credits in computer science, including Secure computer systems I.
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, assignments
Assessment
The course is examined orally and with written assignments throughout the course.