Informatics security

Code:

IM2014_09

Acronym:

SI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Informatics

Instance: 2020/2021 - 2S (of 08-02-2021 to 30-07-2021)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Computer Science
Course/CS Responsible:	Master Programme in Medical Informatics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIM	21	Current Studies Plan	1	-	3	27	81

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This course offers an introduction to computer security in both theory and practice. Students will develop the skills necessary to formulate and address the security needs in personal and organizational environments. The course will begin with a description of security goals and mechanisms, motivated by recent security incidents.Topics will include cryptography, authentication, secure communications, secure storage and data publishing, access control and practical examples of these technologies.

Learning outcomes and competences

To understand the fundamental concepts of information security, namely the principles of confidentiality, integrity and availability and the tools/mechanisms to obtain them. To know the most relevant cryptographic components and their purpose, understanting theit application contexts in real authentication and communication systems. Understand the operation of authentication protocols and security and privacy mechanisms in the Internet. Understand and apply privacy-preserving data publishing mechanisms.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Fundamental security concepts: confidentiality, integrity, availability, threat, vulnerability and security mechanisms. Cryptographic components: symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hash functions, authenticators, digital signatures. Applications of cryptography: authentication and secure communications Digital certification and PKI. Privacy-preserving data publishing mechanisms.

Mandatory literature

Bishop Matt; Introduction to computer security. ISBN: 0-321-24744-2
Mark Stamp; Information security. ISBN: 9780470626399
William Stallings; Cryptography and network security. ISBN: 9780138690175
William Stallings; Computer security. ISBN: 978-0-13-600424-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

Presentation of the topics with examples. Practical assignments.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	134,00
Frequência das aulas	28,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Final exam

Calculation formula of final grade

Final mark = Final exam mark