Network and Data Security

Code:

CC4006

Acronym:

CC4006

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Computer Science

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=298
Responsible unit:	Department of Computer Science
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Computer Science

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:CC	6	Study plan since 2014/2015	1	-	6	42	162
MI:ERS	24	Plano Oficial desde ano letivo 2014	4	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Introduction to security issues in data networks and information systems. Obtain detailed knowledge on the main vulnerabilities of operating systems and communication networks. Presentation of methodologies to build systems capable of resisting attacks, operational errors and other intelligent adversarial induced occurrences. Study of tools, processes 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;


• able to identify, assess and diagnose possible risks and vulnerabilities in information systems and data networks;


• 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


• System administration


• Cryptography


• Network Administration (advised)

Program

• Examples of secure systems


• Security protocols


• Data network security




• Communication protocols vulnerabilities


• Firewalls


• Trojans, virus and worms


• Intrusion detection systems (SNORT)




• System and network monitoring


• Methods and pragmatic techniques for password management


• Methods for access control


• Biometric systems


• Cryptography and key management (PKI system)

Mandatory literature

000097839. ISBN: 9780471738480
000097669. ISBN: 9780470068526

Complementary Bibliography

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

Teaching methods and learning activities

In theo-practical classes we will discuss with some detail the essential concepts to understand the workings of the security tools that will be used to audit some systems in a controlled environment.

There will be labs where a network infrastrucuture and services will be available so to explore the security tools to discover vulnerabilities in these systems. Some of the theo-prat classes will use this infrastructure.

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Computer technology > Control techniques

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	40,00
Trabalho escrito	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	18,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Trabalho laboratorial	120,00
Total:	180,00

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:




where:

• EG = exam grade (0-20)


• AG = assignment grade (0-20)


• WAG = min(max(EG - 6, AG), EG + 6))

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.

There will be two assignements, one survey based and the other a more practical work.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

See grade calculation above.

Classification improvement

Students wishing to improve their grades on the following year may do so on both components by re-doing the one they wish to improve.

Within the semester, the student can improve the NME grade by taking the final-exam.