INFORMATION SECURITY
- Course
- ITEC558 - INFORMATION SECURITY
- Department
- Information Technologies - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 8
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mary AGOYI
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
In our digital modern world, computer-based applications of internet, database and information technology has raised security related issues such as confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. Information security is concerned with identification, authentication and access control. In this course, a broad knowledge of information security technologies and tools is provided. Students shall be able to understand advanced concepts in assessing the strengths and limitations of information security, integrity and privacy techniques. By completion of this course, students will gain a broad understanding of various types of security incidents and attacks, as well as different techniques to prevent, detect and react such attacks. Students will also be able to evaluate the performance of different security systems, and assess each system’s limitations and vulnerabilities.
INFORMATION SECURITY
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Course outcomes
- 01 At the end of the course, Students shall be able to understand the key concepts of information security and how they work
- 02 At the end of the course, Students shall be able to understand the foundational theory behind information security
- 03 At the end of the course, Students shall be able to o design, develop, manage, and analyze security systems
- 04 At the end of the course, Students shall be able to point out common threat and vulnerabilities.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Information security overview |
| Week 2 | Information security Threats and Attacks |
| Week 3 | Cryptography |
| Week 4 | Watermarking |
| Week 5 | Cyber security : case 1 |
| Week 6 | presentation1 |
| Week 7 | Cyber security : case 2 |
| Week 8 | Firewall |
| Week 9 | VPN |
| Week 10 | Biometrics & Access control |
| Week 11 | Cyber security : case 3 |
| Week 12 | project presentation |
| Week 13 | project presentation |
| Week 14 | project presentation |
| Week 15 | Final Exam |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Principles of Information Security, 3rd Edition by Micheal Whitman and Herbert Mattord
- 02 Security in Computing, 3rd Edition by Charles P. Pfleeger and Shari Lawrence Pfleeger
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
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