DM830: Network Security (5 ECTS)

STADS: 15011501

Level
Master's level course

Teaching period
The course is offered in the autumn semester.
The course is offered when needed.

Teacher responsible
Email: joan@imada.sdu.dk

Timetable
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Comment:
Ubegrænset deltagerantal. 4. kvartal.

Prerequisites:
None

Academic preconditions:
The content of DM510 Operating Systems must be known.

Course introduction
The purpose of this course is to give an understanding of the issues involved in computer security, for prevention and detection of security problems.

Expected learning outcome
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:

• Explain the concepts behind and applications of both symmetric and public key crypography.
• Explain concepts behind and implementation of the following:
  • key distribution and user authentication.
  • transport level security.
  • wireless network security.
  • electronic mail security.
  • IP security.
• Explain techniques used to detect and prevent intruders and malicious software.
• Describe different types of firewalls.

Subject overview
Basic cryptography (symmetric and public key), key distribution and user authentication, transport level security, wireless network security, electronic mail security, IP security, intruders, malicious software, firewalls.

Literature

Meddeles ved kursets start.

Syllabus
See syllabus.

Website
This course uses e-learn (blackboard).

Prerequisites for participating in the exam
None

Assessment and marking:
a) Project assignment. Pass/fail, internal evaluation by the teacher. The project assignment must be passed in order to participate at the oral exam.
b) Oral exam. Grades according to the 7-point grading scale, external examiner.

Reexam according to the rules in the studyboard.
The re-exam may differ from the ordinary exam.

Expected working hours
The teaching method is based on three phase model.

Forelæsninger: 21 timer
Eksaminatorietimer/opgaveregning: 21 timer
Educational activities

Language
This course is taught in Danish or English, depending on the lecturer. However, if international students participate, the teaching language will always be English.

Course enrollment
See deadline of enrolment.

Tuition fees for single courses
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