IKT702 Selected Topics in Security for ICT
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring, Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Information and Communication Technology, PhD Programme
- PhD Programme in Engineering and Science
Teaching language
English.Recommended prerequisites
IKT626 or equivalent.
Course contents
The course will cover selected topics among the following:
PKI in mobile systems. The smartcard as a mobile device. Secure mobile tokens
Architectural approaches and mechanisms providing access security in mobile networks
Security in personal area networks
Software security issues arising in future mobile communication systems
The actual content will vary from year to year.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is expected to:
understand the main technologies, mechanisms and architectural approaches to security for both current and future mobile systems
be able to work with security-related problems of mobile communication and computing
Examination requirements
Approved project report.
Teaching methods
Lectures, self study and project work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination. Pass/Fail.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| IKT615 – Selected Topics in Security for Mobile Systems | 5 |