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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Computer Science 2021W |
| Objectives |
Students
- achieve a high-level understanding of the most important aspects of security in IT systems and networks and how they interact
- learn the difference between technical and organizational security aspects and when each are appropriate
- understand different technical security methods and how they can be applied to practical problems
- can position security requirements with regards to the wider system context and balance with others such as usability, privacy, or safety.
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| Subject |
Threat scenarios and models, risks analysis, organizational security processes, basic concepts of cryptography, identification and authentication methods, access control models and operating systems, network and protocol security, code security, usability of security methods, privacy concerns
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Written exam
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| Methods |
Lecture and discussion
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
no compulsory reading; supplemental literature:
- William Stallings, Lawrie Brown: "Computer Security: Principles and Practices", Pearson
- William Stallings: "Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice", Prentice Hall/Pearson
- Ross Anderson: "Security Engineering", Wiley
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
https://www.jku.at/en/institute-of-networks-and-security/
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| Corresponding lecture |
INMNPVOEITS: VO Einführung IT-Sicherheit (3 ECTS)
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