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COINS Workshop
2014-2015 - 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.