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Computer Security and Cryptography
BKR Acad. year 2003/2004 Summer semester 6 credits
Introduction, threats, weak points, security measures, criteria for system security assessment. Data transmission security, operating system and database security. Introduction to cryptography, basic cryptographic algorithms, secret key encryption, public key encryption.
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Subject specific learning outcomes and competences
Students will learn basic principles of information systems security. They will learn also applied cryptography, including classical cryptography and modern secret key and public key cryptography.
Learning objectives
The goal is to make students familiar with the basic concepts of information systems security. The course aims to the security goals, security functions, and security mechanisms. Another area covered is applied cryptography, including classical cryptography and modern secret key and public key cryptography.
Study literature
- Hanáček, P., Staudek, J.: Bezpečnost informačních systémů, ÚSIS, Praha, 2000, s. 127, ISBN80-238-5400-3
- Savard, J. J. G.: A Cryptographic Compendium, 2000, available on WWW
- Nechvatal, J.: PUBLIC-KEY CRYPTOGRAPHY, NIST Special Publication 800-2, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, 1991, available on WWW
- Menezes, A., Van Oorschot, P., Vanstone, A.: Handbook of Applied Cryptography, CRC Press Series on Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, Hardcover, 816 pages, CRC Press, 1997, available on WWW
Fundamental literature
- Menezes, A., Van Oorschot, P., Vanstone, A.: Handbook of Applied Cryptography, CRC Press Series on Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, Hardcover, 816 pages, CRC Press, 1997.
- Stallings, W.: Cryptography and Network Security, Prentice Hall, 1999, ISBN 0-13-869017-0
Course inclusion in study plans
- Programme EI-BC-3, field VTB, 1st year of study, Elective
- Programme EI-BC-3 (in English), field VTB, 1st year of study, Elective
- Programme EI-MGR-3, field VTN, 2nd year of study, Elective
- Programme EI-MGR-5, field VTI, 2nd year of study, Elective
- Programme EI-MGR-5 (in English), field VTI, 2nd year of study, Elective