252-4601-00L  Current Topics in Information Security

SemesterAutumn Semester 2014
LecturersD. Basin, S. Capkun, B. Plattner
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
252-0409-00 SCurrent Topics in Information Security2 hrs
Mon13:15-16:00CAB G 57 »
D. Basin, S. Capkun, B. Plattner

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AbstractThe seminar covers various topics in information security: security protocols (models, specification & verification), trust management, access control, non-interference, side-channel attacks, identity-based cryptography, host-based attack detection, anomaly detection in backbone networks, key-management for sensor networks.
ObjectiveThe main goals of the seminar are the independent study of scientific literature and assessment of its contributions as well as learning and practicing presentation techniques.
ContentThe seminar covers various topics in information security, including network security, cryptography and security protocols. The participants are expected to read a scientific paper and present it in a 35-40 min talk. At the beginning of the semester a short introduction to presentation techniques will be given.

Selected Topics

- security protocols: models, specification & verification
- trust management, access control and non-interference
- side-channel attacks
- identity-based cryptography
- host-based attack detection
- anomaly detection in backbone networks
- key-management for sensor networks
LiteratureThe reading list will be published on the course web site.

Performance assessment

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits2 credits
ExaminersD. Basin, S. Capkun, B. Plattner
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

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ProgrammeSectionType
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Computer ScienceSeminarsWInformation
Computer Science MasterSeminar Information SecurityWInformation