LEARNING OUTCOMES
After taking the course, students are familiar with the key concepts and abstractions of information security and understand the purpose, function and weaknesses of several security technologies. They are able to model threats and analyze the security of a system critically, from the viewpoint of an attacker. Moreover, they can identify common security flaws in software and apply principles of secure programming.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 10.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tuomas Aura, Lachlan Gunn
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Security models and terminology, authentication, access control, security policies, software security, cryptography, network security, web security, threat analysis, identity management, and privacy.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Examination, hands-on exercises.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
5 cr (133 h). Lectures 24 h, exercises 60 h, independent study 49 h.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Reading material will be recommended during the course.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn I