Security and Vulnerability in Networks (DAT510)
Basic problems and challenges, cryptography, cryptographic protocols, secure software and malicious code, access control, network security, security assessment and management, regulations and laws. Guest lectures give relevance to best practice.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
DAT510
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Basic problems and challenges, cryptography, cryptographic protocols, secure software and malicious code, access control, network security, security assessment and management, regulations and laws. Guest lectures give relevance to best practice.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- know cryptography
- know cryptographic protocols
- know secure software and malicious codes
- know security related laws, regulations and standards.
Skills:
- Master access control in a distributed network
- Master security mechanisms in network
- Master security analysis and management in distributed systems
General qualifications:
- Design and certify security and vulnerability analysis of network system.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Discrete mathematics
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Project | 1/1 | 1 Semesters | Letter grades | All |
Coursework requirements
3 of 3 mandatory assignments must be approved to be able to submit the project. The student must also demonstrate that the software can be run before the project assignment is evaluated.
Completion of mandatory lab assignments are to be made at the times and in the groups that are assigned and published. Absence due to illness or for other reasons must be communicated as soon as possible to the laboratory personnel. One cannot expect that provisions for completion of the lab assignments at other times are made unless prior arrangements with the laboratory personnel have been agreed upon.
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Rong ChunmingCourse teacher:
Muhammad SulaimanCourse teacher:
Ravishankar Bhaskarrao BorgaonkarCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Jayachander SurbiryalaHead of Department:
Tom RyenMethod of work
4 hours lectures and 2 hours guided lab.
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Computer and Information Security (MID100_1) | 10 |