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MS1ZP - Computer Security

Course specification
Course title Computer Security
Acronym MS1ZP
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Computer Engineering and Informatics
Type of study master academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
    Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 6.0 Status elective
    Condition Computer networking, Operating Systems 1
    The goal Introduce students to the basic concepts of computer security. Understanding fundamentals of cryptography and security protocols. Introduce risks in the networking environment and understanding of all levels where protective measures need to be implemented.
    The outcome Students will gain knowledge on how to deter, detect, prevent, and neutralize security breaches.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Availability, Authentication, Authorization, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Access Control. One-Time-Pad, Stream Ciphers (RC4), Block Ciphers (DES, AES), Asymmetric Algorithms (Diffie-Hellman, RSA), Hash Functions (MD-5). Authentication Applications, Key Management, Secure Web Connections, Electronic Payments. Passive Attacks, Active Attacks, Malicious Software. Denial of Service. Firewalls.
    Contents of exercises Same as theoretical contents.
    Literature
    1. William Stallings, Cryptography and Network Security, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall, 2003 (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    2 2 1
    Methods of teaching 30 hours of lectures, 30 hours of supervised problem classes. Approximately 70 hours of personal study and exercise.
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 0 Test paper 40
    Practical lessons 0 Oral examination 0
    Projects 0
    Colloquia 60
    Seminars 0