On the basis of

• IMT1082 Objekt-orientert programmering
• IMT2021 Algoritmiske metoder
• IMT2282 Operativsystemer
• IMT2421 Data communication and network security
• IMT1121 Introduction to information secrity

Expected learning outcomes

The course aims at a comprehensive overview of security issues at every level in IT applications. It serves as a starting point for upcoming advanced and more in-depth security courses. Students will be introduced to the holistic view of network, data and software security. They will learn the basics of evaluating and tackling security problems

Topic(s)

• Fundamentals of computer security
• Cryptographic tools
• Authentification and access control
• Database security
• Intrusion detection
• Malicious software
• Denial of service
• Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems
• Trusted computing and multilevel security
• Software and operating system security
• Legal and ethical aspects

Teaching Methods

Lectures
Laboratory work
Exercises

Form(s) of Assessment

Written exam, 4 hours
Exercises

Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)

Exam (70%), Practical work (30%), based on 4 assignments

Grading Scale

Alphabetical Scale, A(best) – F (fail)

External/internal examiner

Internal examiner

Re-sit examination

Ordinary re-sit examination

Examination support

None

Teaching Materials

• William Stalling og Lawrie Brown: Computer Security Principles and Practice, Prentice Hall, 2008.
• Handouts

Replacement course for

IMT3501 Software security