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Network and System Security (CE-DAS)

Network and System Security (CE-DAS)

Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
Network and System Security covers advanced security mechanisms in computer networks and systems and attacks against information systems. It provides a technical overview of selected security mechanisms at the networking and OS level. The course focuses on following topics topics:

  • Essential network-security protocols
  • Attacks against common network protocols
  • Security issues in web applications
  • Security mechanisms in operating systems
  • Advanced exploitation techniques

The course provides an overview of the relevant aspects of the C/C++ programming language and its respective libraries.
Teaching Method
  • The module involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.
  • Lab exercises and programming assignments are used to support the acquisition of practical skills.
Learning Results
After successful completion of the course, students will

Professional competence
  • understand the intermediate-level technical concepts in network and system security
  • be familiar with practical security threats in Linux operating systems
Methodological competence
  • use intermediate-level security tools in Linux operating systems
  • be able to setup and administrate virtual machines
Social competence
  • be able to organise learning materials and solve problems independently
  • create a “security mindset” and understand how certain security mechanisms can be broken
Personal competence
  • address new challenges and independent findings of viable solutions
  • think “out of the box” and can apply knowledge in unusual contexts
Technological competence
  • be familiar with the C/C++ programming language
  • be familiar with selected web application programming tools
Requirements (formal)
The following conditions need to be met prior to registering for the module:
  • successful completion of the module "Data and Application Security"
Assessment Methods
Exercise: Lab assignments
Lecture: Written exam
Module number:
6209701
Semester:
WS 26/27
ECTS Credits:
3
Courses:
28 L / 21 h
Self-study:
69 h
Scheduled Semester:
3