Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

In the scope of this module, we explore, among others, the following topics: • Anonymity and Privacy (mixes, onion routing, Tor • Firewalls • Malware, Botnets, and Intrusion Detection • Exploits • Wireless Security • Physical Security • Biometrics • Access Control • Electronic Payments • E-voting • Digital Rights Management

Learning outcomes

Students will get familiar with challenges in securing computer systems and networks. They will get acquainted with fundamental security and privacy concepts that will be used as building blocks for later specialization.

Assessment

Prerequisite: • Successful treatment of all assigned project tasks including successful presentation of the results Final module examination: • Written examination, 90 min. OR • Oral examination, 30-45 min. (with small number of participants) In the first lecture it will be anounced, if the examination will be offered in written or oral form.

Remarks

• Study programme Cyber Security M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Cyber Security Methods” • Study programme Informatik M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Angewandte und technische Informatik” (level 400) • Study programme Künstliche Intelligenz Technologie M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Hardware-basierte Systeme: Elektrotechnik, Informationstechnik und Sensorik” • Study programme Mathematical Data Science M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Data Science Applications”