Topics in Computer Security
7.5 ECTS credits
The course provides an introduction to research-related literature in the field of IT-security, adressing areas such as network security, computer forensics and/or privacy-enhancing technologies. The selection of research areas can vary each time the course is given. After some introductory lectures, the students are expected perform individual literature studies on IT security topics of their interest that are subject of the course, and to report on their studies in an oral presentation and a written report.
Progressive specialisation:
A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements:
Network Security or equivalent. Upper Secondary English B or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Engineering: Computer Engineering (studied during year 4)
- Master of Science in Computer Engineering (studied during year 4)
- Master in Computer Science (studied during year 1)
- Bachelor Programme in Computer Science (studied during year 3)