Network and Data Security

Code:

CC413

Acronym:

CC413

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Computer Science

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Computer Science
Course/CS Responsible:	Master's Degree in Network and Information Systems Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:CC	6	PE do Mestrado em Ciência de Computadores	1	-	7,5	67	202,5
MI:ERS	26	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2007	4	-	7,5	67	202,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Introduction to security issues in data networks and information systems. Presentation of methodologies to build systems capable of resisting attacks, operational errors and other intelligent adversarial induced occurrences. Study of tools, process and methods to plan, implement and test secure systems and adapt current systems taking into accounting the evolving environment.

Learning outcomes and competences

After the course, the student should be knowledgeable on the main security problems with operating systems and networks. They should be able to identify, assess and diagnose possible risks and vulnerabilities in information systems and data network. Given this assessment the student should be able to choose, deploy and configure correct software and hardware tools so that the system presents the adequate security. 

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Operating systems, network and system administration, cryptography

Program

- examples of secure systems
- security protocols
- methods and pragmatic techniques for password management
- methods for access control
- system and network monitoring
- biometric systems
- data network security
* communication protocols vulnerabilities
* firewalls
* Trojans, virus and worms
* intrusion detection systems (SNORT)
- cryptography and key management (PKI system)
- auditing secure systems

Mandatory literature

000097839. ISBN: 9780471738480
000097669. ISBN: 9780470068526

Complementary Bibliography

000091958. ISBN: 978-0-13-600424-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures and practical classes where the concepts will be discussed with some detail.
Lab classes where the tools presented will be used in a controlled environment to test systems and networks' vulnerabilities.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Trabalho escrito	50,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Minimum grade of 40% on lab assignments Minimum grade of 40% in exam Note: both minimums should be met.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade will be based on assignment grade and exam grade, using the following expression:

(WAG x 10+EG x 10)/20

where:

EG = exam grade (0-20)
AG = assignment grade (0-20)
WAG = min(max(EG - 4, AG), EG + 4))

This applies for all the exams (normal, recourse, grade improvement or special term)

Examinations or Special Assignments

Study and experimentation of a current proposed theme, about systems and/or data network security. Presentation of the work developed on a course mini-workshop, that all course students must attend. The students must prepare a report and a presentation.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

See grade calculation above.

Classification improvement

See grade calculation above.

Observations

Recommended pre-requisites: operating systems, network and system administration, cryptography