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DD2391 Cybersecurity Overview 7,5 hp

Course memo Autumn 2024-50445

Version 1 – 08/28/2024, 4:19:47 PM

Course offering

cybov24 (Start date 26 Aug 2024, English)

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

EECS/Computer Science

Course memo Autumn 2024

Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2022

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • introduction to computer security
  • introduction to cryptography
  • authentication, access control, security models
  • intrusion detection, firewalls
  • malware: virus/worms/troyans
  • web attacks
  • system security, buffer overflow attacks, side channels
  • human factors, security audits, and social manipulation
  • selected current security related problems and technologies

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student shall be able to

  • identify threats against confidentiality, integrity and availability in digital systems
  • explain basic terminology and concepts in computer security and use them
  • find and use documentation of security related problems and tools
  • analyse simple program code and systems (based on given or self-made system descriptions) to identify vulnerabilities and predict corresponding threats
  • select countermeasures against identified threats and argue for their suitability
  • compare countermeasures and evaluate their side effects,
  • apply countermeasures
  • present and explain their reasoning to others,

in order to

  • be able to develop software and computer systems with security in mind
  • be able to move on and specialise in the cybersecurity area
  • assess the difficulty of a security problem in relation to their own ability to decide when they can handle it alone and when they need to consult an expert.

Preparations before course start

Literature

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Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory work, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project work, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

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Round Facts

Start date

26 Aug 2024

Course offering

  • cybov24 Autumn 2024-50445

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

EECS/Computer Science

Contacts

Course Coordinator

Teachers

Examiner