Secure Computer Systems II

5 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 1DT073

This course has been discontinued.

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Code: 1DT073
Education cycle: Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computer Science A1F, Technology A1F
Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
Finalised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 18 March 2010
Responsible department: Department of Information Technology

Entry requirements

120 credits including at least 30 credits within computer science, including Secure computer systems I.

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

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.

Lectures, seminars, labs, assignments

The course is examined orally and with written assignments throughout the course.