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Intro 2 Comp & Net Sec
Home
Syllabus
2019/20
2018/19
2017/18
Exam
Past papers
Projects
2020/21
2019/20
2018/19
2017/18
Workshops
2019-20
2018-19
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Home
Syllabus
2019/20
2018/19
2017/18
Exam
Past papers
Projects
2020/21
2019/20
2018/19
2017/18
Workshops
2019-20
2018-19
Syllabus
Topics of lectures [tentative, subject to changes!]
Please refer to the page for the academic year of interest for more detailed information.
Introduction
Overview of basic ideas underlying Computer and Network security, CyberSecurity, and their relationships
Authentication
Basic principles, passwords, assurance levels, contextual authentication
Single-Sign-On, SAML, OpenID connect, SPID
Access Control
Basic principles, classic models: Matrix model, Access Control Lists, Capabilities, Discretionary/Mandatory/Role-Based Access Control
Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) and XACML
Cryptography
Basic notions, Symmetric key encryption, hints to key management
Public key Encryption, RSA, Diffie-Hellmann, Key exchange protocol
Digital signatures, Certificates, Public Key Infrastructure
SSL/TLS, introduction to automated security analysis of TLS, some flaws of TLS
Web security
Browser model, cookies, client vulnerabilities (e.g., cross-site scripting, injection, fishing), server vulnerabilities (e.g., injection, scripting, users)
Mobile security
Mobile devices, possible attackers, mobile threats, Android
Cloud security
Cloud computing, storage services, security issues
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