Aims

This course is designed to provide fundamental knowledge in the field of data security and information security in order to enable the student to grasp the threats and risks in the computer environment. The course also enables the students to study security services that are used to prevent these threats and risks. The students gain theoretical knowledge about data security and information security.

Content

- Basic principals of Security models, such as

Bell-LaPadula

Chinese Wall

Biba

Clark-Wilson

- Operating System Security

- Information Security

- Data Security

- System security

- Introduction to Cryptography

- Security Services

Confidentiality, Authentication, Integrity, Access control

- Threats and Risks such as

Virus, Trojan horses, Worms

- Web Security

- Database Security

- Network Security

- Intrusion Detection System

- Security Evaluation such as

TCSEK

ITSEC

Common Criteria

Instruction

Online lectures and compulsory assignments.

The course comprises 20 weeks at half part time.

Assessment

Written assignments. Examinations, practical assignments.

Award grades: Pass. Fail.