Module Number:
| 11889
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Module Title: | Introduction to Cyber Security |
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Einführung in die IT-Sicherheit
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Department: |
Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
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Responsible Staff Member: | -
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Panchenko, Andriy
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Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
Duration: | 1 semester |
Frequency of Offer: |
Every winter semester
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Credits: |
8
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Learning Outcome: | After successfully completing the module, students
- have basic knowledge of IT security,
- know the technical terms to understand current publications and relevant system solutions,
- are able to independently familiarise themselves with advanced IT security concepts and to acquire futher skills
- are able to apply the acquired knowledge to concrete problems.
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Contents: | Lecture
Introductory definition of technical terms; protection objectives; security risks and threats; Malware; Attack techniques; security functions and services; Access control; basic cryptographic functions: symmetric crypto systems (stream and block ciphers, DES, AES)h public key cryptography (RSA, El-Gamal, ECC), Subject and object authentication (cryptographic hash values, message authentication codes), digital signatures, key management; cryptographic protocols (Diffie-Hellmann, Kerberos, Needham-Schröder, and others); protection of IT infrastructures, firewalls, intrusion detection; honeypots;
Laboratory
Experiments on attacks and defence techniques |
Recommended Prerequisites: | None |
Mandatory Prerequisites: | No successful participation in module 13969 - Introduction to Cyber Security. |
Forms of Teaching and Proportion: | -
Lecture
/ 4 Hours per Week per Semester
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Practical training
/ 2 Hours per Week per Semester
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Exercise
/ 2 Hours per Week per Semester
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Self organised studies
/ 120 Hours
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Teaching Materials and Literature: | - Stallings: Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, Pearson
- Paar, Pelzl: Understanding Cryptography: A Textbook for Students and Practitioners, Springer
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Module Examination: | Prerequisite + Final Module Examination (MAP) |
Assessment Mode for Module Examination: | Prerequisite:
- Successful treatment of all assigned project tasks including successful presentation of the results in the laboratory course
Final module examination:
- Written examination, 90 min. OR
- Oral examination, 30-45 min. (with small number of participants)
In the first lecture it will be anounced, if the examination will be offered in written or oral form. |
Evaluation of Module Examination: | Performance Verification – graded |
Limited Number of Participants: | None |
Part of the Study Programme: | -
Abschluss im Ausland /
Betriebswirtschaftslehre /
keine PO
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Abschluss im Ausland /
Cyber Security /
keine PO
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Master (research-oriented) /
Cyber Security /
PO 2017
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Master (research-oriented) /
eBusiness /
PO 2007
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Abschluss im Ausland /
Energietechnik und Energiewirtschaft /
keine PO
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Abschluss im Ausland /
Environmental and Resource Management /
keine PO
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Abschluss im Ausland /
Informatik /
keine PO
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Master (research-oriented) /
Informatik /
PO 2008
- 2. SÄ 2017
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Master (research-oriented) /
Informations- und Medientechnik /
PO 2017
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Abschluss im Ausland /
Power Engineering /
keine PO
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Bachelor (research-oriented) /
Umweltingenieurwesen /
PO 2021
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Master (research-oriented) /
Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen /
PO 2008
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Remarks: | - Study programme Cyber Security M.Sc.: Mandatory module
- Study programme Informatik M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Angewandte und technische Informatik“ (level 400)
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Module Components: | - Lecture: Introduction into Cyber Security
- Accompanying laboratory
- Related examination
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Components to be offered in the Current Semester: | |