Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

You will understand common security technologies for computer networking and communication in distributed systems. You will be able to read security protocol specifications, apply and evaluate them critically in the development of secure systems, and develop basic communication-security solutions for new applications and services.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 31.05.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Tuomas Aura

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tuomas Aura, Mohit Sethi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Common security protocols and architectures for Internet, wireless networks and mobile devices. Securing the communication in new network-based services and applications. Connecting ubiquitous computing devices to the cloud. The learning takes place mainly through design and implementation exercises.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Project work, examination.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures 24 h, projects 80 h, individual study 24 h.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Recorded lectures and handouts. 

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Replaces T-110.5241 and T-110.5240.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Broad knowledge of computer security, networking and cryptography.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions