COINS Workshop
2014-2015
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IMT6004
- 1 ECTS
Prerequisite(s)
None
On the basis of
None
Expected learning outcomes
After having successfully completed the course, students are expected to have mastered the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- Knowledge of advanced research in information security.
Skills
- Ability to select appropriate research methods and techniques suitable for the candidate's research field.
- Ability to understand and challenge the existing knowledge and practice in information security.
General competence
- Ability to argue the merits, limitations, and possibilities of approaches to information security.
Topic(s)
A workshop organised by the COINS Research School of Computer and Information Security can span all aspects of information security, i.e.
- Foundations of information security and security models, e.g. authentication, access control, biometrics, identity management, cryptography, modelling
- Secure programming, e.g. development processes, vulnerability analysis, embedded & cyberphysical systems
- Computer crime, digital forensics, privacy and civil liberties, including legal aspects, privacy
- Network security and security operations, e.g. perimeter security, intrusion detection, critical infrastructure protection
- Risk assessment, human factors and security, e.g. risk analysis, security management, security economics, incident management, awareness
The exact choice and composition of topics in a given year may vary.
In addition, COINS events address cross-cutting concerns like peer review, presentation in the scientific community, and collaboration.
Teaching Methods
Other
Teaching Methods (additional text)
Block seminars, presentation
Form(s) of Assessment
Other
Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)
Passing a COINS workshop involves preparation and presentation of a research article and passing an oral examination.
Grading Scale
Pass/Failure
External/internal examiner
External or internal examiner.
Re-sit examination
Whole course must be re-taken.
Examination support
None
Coursework Requirements
None
Teaching Materials
Scientific articles and hand-outs provided by lecturers.
Additional information
A workshop needs to have been recognized by the COINS Research School of Computer and Information Security as fulfilling the requirements of Ph.D. training as laid out in the COINS project application.