Overview
Lecturer
Arpad Incze
Seminar tutor
Arpad Incze
Type of course
Elective (1 of 2)
Language of instruction
Romanian
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Computer Science
Field of study
Computer Science (in English)
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Class / Seminary
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
On CISCO netacad paform
Lecture, discussion, presentation, scenario
Entry requirements
Computer networks
Aims
Acquiring the fundamental knowledge about concepts, mechanisms, problemes and tools in conjunction with computer system/network security
Understanding the security related side of design and implementation of computer systems
Understanding of attacks on security and prevention and defence mechanism and tools to prevent or defend those attacks
Learning the mechanism methods and techniques of secure programming
Course contents
Course based on CISCO Security Essentials module
Security issues and principles
Security of operating systems . Access control
Network security.Vulnerabilities, Attacks types
Wireless network security
Network security. Firewalls and IDS
Virus and malware
Software security. Defensive programming
Web application security
Penetration testing techniques
Security auditing and security policies
Introduction to cryptography. History and basics. Symmetric and Asymmetric cryptography
Exam
Learning outcomes
CISCO certificate.
A good knowledge of security issues is mandatory for every computer system/network administrator in order to design and deploy a safe working IT environment.
Also computer programmers, especially those who work in the field of WEB applications must know the security related issues regarding WEB programming.
Assessment
Course Final evaluation: Project presentation. 50% Seminar/laboratory Continuous assessment 50%
Recommended reading
Computer Security. ed. 3
Dieter Gollmann
Wiley,, 2011
CERT C Coding Standard: 98 Rules for Developing Safe, Reliable, and Secure Systems 2nd edition
R. Seacord,
AddisonWesley, 2014
The Art of Software Security Assessment. Identifying and Preventing Software Vulnerabilities
M. Down, J. McDonald, J. Schuh
AddisonWesley, 2007