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DT8125

Advanced Topics in Web Security

Credits 7.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Portfolio

About

About the course

Course content

This course includes number of advanced topics and contemporary trends on web applications security. Example topics include

  • Web application security
  • Identity, authentication and authorisations
  • Threats and mitigations - classical and new developments
  • Privacy and anonymity
  • Role of AI in web security
  • Security in Blockchain and Web3 technologies
  • Applied Cryptography

Learning outcome

The main objective of the course is to train PhD students in the area of Web applications security. Students are expected to learn classical and state-of-art issues of security in web applications - both from a theoretical and applied perspectives. At the end of the course students are expected to apply the gained knowledge to design a secure web application and also do a through security analysis of an application. Besides that students are expected to develop competencies to conduct and publish academic research within the area.

Learning methods and activities

Seminars, colloquia and selv study as agreed.

Further on evaluation

The evaluation is primarily based on the project work and scientific report(s) and/or publications.

In the event of voluntary repetition, fail (F) or valid absence, the entire portfolio must be retaken in a semester with teaching.

Required previous knowledge

Mastres degree in computer science, informatics or equivalent, or admitted to NTNU's integrated PhD programme.

Course materials

To be announced at semester start.

Subject areas

  • Computer and Information Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Computer Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Portfolio
Weighting 100/100 Date Submission 2025-12-05 Time Submission 14:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment