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, 30 August 2018
- 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. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- analyse security in different parts of computer systems
- explain and use principles and techniques to address weaknesses and strengthen the security of computer systems
- explain and use some theoretical models for security
- present and discuss the course content orally and in writing with proficiency appropriate to the course level
Content
The course covers advanced aspects of security, focusing on distributed systems. Theoretical models, access control, cryptographic protocols and mobile code. Security in mobile and wireless systems.
Instruction
Lectures, seminars, labs, assignments
Assessment
The course is examined orally and with written assignments throughout the course.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.