Examination arrangement

Course content

Software Assurance

Secure Software Development Lifecycle

Coding Practices and Rules

Source Code Analysis

Security Testing

Attack Patterns

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The students have basic knowledge on how software can be created and maintained with security in mind, i.e. deviation from expected functionality owing to interaction with an adversary. 

They understand attack patterns, e.g. buffer overflows,
format string
 problems, command injection,
and cross-site scripting.
 

The students have an overview of existing techniques, classes of tools and the methods used in software development today.

Skills

Students can apply their knowledge to problem cases in an industrial or research setting. 

They are able to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities early in a program's lifecycle and apply measures that prevent or reduce vulnerabilities in software.

General competence

The students succeed in presenting their analyses and approaches to other developers, superiors and customers.

Learning methods and activities

Forelesninger|Lab.øvelser|Obligatoriske oppgaver

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:

At least 6 (six) obligatory exercise sheets must be handed in.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved exercises

Further on evaluation

Utfyllende om kontinuasjon:

Re-sit examination in August.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

IMT1082 - Objekt-orientert programmering

IMT2021 - Algoritmiske metoder

IMT2282 - Operativsystemer

Course materials

Dowd, M., McDonald, J., and Schuh, J. (2006). The Art of Software Security Assessment: Identifying and Preventing Software Vulnerabilities. ISBN 0-321-44442-6. Library 005.8 Dow

Additional resources:

Hoglund, G. and McGraw, G. (2004). Exploiting Software: How to Break Code. ISBN 0-201-78695-8. Library 005.8 Hog

McGraw, G. (2006). Software Security: Building Security in. ISBN 0-321-35670-5. Library 005.8 McG