5109649: C19 Data and Application Security

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Semester:SS 21
Type:Module
ECTS-Credits:6.0
Scheduled in semester:2
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:60.0 L / 45.0 h
Self-directed study time:135.0 h

Module coordination/Lecturers

Curricula

Master's degree programme in Information Systems (01.09.2019)

Description

Data and Application Security provides an introduction to cyber security and covers issues related to computer and information security. Security is one of the core topics of the degree programme, so the course also provides a basis on which students can choose their electives. The course covers nine primary topics:

  • Security goals and design principles
  • Economic aspects of security and risk analysis
  • Basics of cryptography
  • Authentication and access control
  • Key instruments of network security
  • Key instruments of web security
  • Software security, vulnerabilities, and attacks
  • Email and mobile device security

Students are required to pass this course in order to register for Network and System Security and Intrusion Detection and Mitigation courses.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students will:

  • understand the main concepts and methods of computer and information security
  • understand the principles and key requirements of security management
  • be able to analyse, configure, and manage practical security instruments

Qualifications

Lectures Method

  • The module involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.
  • The e-learning platform Moodle is used throughout the course to disseminate course material and for information and discussion.
  • Lab exercises are used to support the acquisition of practical skills.

Admission Requirements

  • Intermediate knowledge of programming (Python or similar high-level language)