Information Security
This course will be narrowly focused on just the Information Security field, which is related to Computer Science (CS). This course will give a wide introduction to the multidisciplinary area of CS Information Security.
Some of the objectives covered are Network Security, Threats, Vulnerabilities, Application Security, Data Security, Host Security, Access Control, Identity Management, Cryptography, Compliance and Operational Security.
The course will also give an overview of standards in this area, and different fields of research.
Application
Application
Varied, Distance learning, Autumn 2022
Application information
Optional course within programmes. Can be applied for within the optional space of a programme.
Selectable course in the following programmes:
- Bachelor Programme in Systems Sciences, semester 3
- Bachelor Programme in Systems Sciences, semester 3
Mandatory course in the following programmes:
- Master Programme in Information Security, semester 1
Entry requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and The course assumes basic knowledge of Computer Science or Systems Science, 60 ECTS: The course assumes basic knowledge of Computer Science or Systems Science, 60 ECTS: D0004N Database Systems I, D0005N Database Systems II, D0006N Objectoriented Analysis and Design, D0007N Objectoriented programming, D0019N Software Development with Java, D0020N Information Systems Development, I0005N IT-Design and Systems Thinking, D0006N Design of IT or equal courses.
Good knowledge in English, equivalent to English 6.
Selection
The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application
Skellefteå, Normal teaching, Autumn 2022
Application information
Mandatory course in the following programmes:
- Master Programme in Information Security, semester 1
Entry requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and The course assumes basic knowledge of Computer Science or Systems Science, 60 ECTS: The course assumes basic knowledge of Computer Science or Systems Science, 60 ECTS: D0004N Database Systems I, D0005N Database Systems II, D0006N Objectoriented Analysis and Design, D0007N Objectoriented programming, D0019N Software Development with Java, D0020N Information Systems Development, I0005N IT-Design and Systems Thinking, D0006N Design of IT or equal courses.
Good knowledge in English, equivalent to English 6.
Selection
The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
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