Informatics security

Code:

IM2014_09

Acronym:

SI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Informatics

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

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	22	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, access control and practical examples of these technologies.

Learning outcomes and competences

To understand the fundamental concepts of information security management, namely risk analysis, security policy and security mechanisms.Distinguish authentication and authorization and explain the most common authentication and access control mechanisms.To know the most relevant cryptographic components and their purpose, understanting theit application contexts in real authentication and communication systems.To understand the need for digital certification and recognise the components of a PKI and justify their importance for the security of today's computer systems.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Fundamental concepts of information security management: risk analysis, security policy, threat, vulnerability and security mechanism.Authentication, authorization and access control.Cryptographic components: symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hash functions, authenticators, digital signatures.Applications of cryptography: authentication and secure communications Digital certification and PKI.

Mandatory literature

Bishop Matt; Introduction to computer security. ISBN: 0-321-24744-2
Anderson Ross 1956-; Security engineering. ISBN: 9780470068526

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

Calculation formula of final grade

Final mark = Final exam mark