Important announcement
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Secure Systems will not be taught in the Spring 2020 semester. Students enrolled in the Advanced Computing and Systems core component need to follow the Robotics course instead. All other students can choose one of the other Computer Science specialisation courses offered in the Spring 2020 semester.
Admission requirements
Not applicable.
Description
The Secure Systems course deals with system-level threats against computer systems, and approaches to defend against such threats.
Course objectives
Students understand how software and hardware bugs can lead to insecure systems.
Students are able to apply static and dynamic analysis to find insecurities in systems.
Students are able to use software (including compilers, operating systems, and hypervisors) to make systems more secure.
Timetable
The most recent timetable can be found on the students' website.
Mode of instruction
Lectures and practical assignments.
Course load
Total hours of study: 168 hrs.
Lectures 28:00 hrs.
Practical work 120:00 hrs.
Examination 20:00 hrs.
Assessment method
The course will be assessed using practical assignments and a written exam. All parts must be passed to pass the course. The final grade is computed as a weighted average of the parts.
Blackboard
See Blackboard.
Reading list
Not applicable.
Registration
You have to sign up for courses and exams (including retakes) in uSis. Check this link for information about how to register for courses.
Please also register for the course in Blackboard.
Contact
Lecturer: to be announced
Remarks
None.