Computer Security II

This a continuation course in the IT security area consisting of four parts.

Part one offers in-depth study of cyber security and covers for instance database security, authentication protocol, models of access control, and identity management systems. Part two treats personal integrity and introduces integrity-enhancing mechanisms for networks and computer systems. Part three introduces secure software development and web security. Part four deals with security management and includes methods of security evaluation such as vulnerability analysis.

Instruction is primarily in the form of lectures, exercises, and laboratory work. The course content is conveyed through literature with related reading assignments and additional materials.

Progressive specialisation: G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: 45 ECTS credits in Computer Science and registered on Computer Security I (7.5 ECTS credits), 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

• Study Programme in IT-Design: Software Design (studied during year 3)