Course - Information Security and Communication Technology Summer School - IMT6003
Information Security and Communication Technology Summer School
Choose study yearAssessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
The summer school can span all aspects of information security and communication technology, i.e.
- Foundations of information security and security models, e.g. authentication, access control, biometrics, identity management, cryptography, modelling
- Secure programming, e.g. development processes, vulnerability analysis, embedded & cyberphysical systems
- Computer crime, digital forensics, privacy and civil liberties, including legal aspects, privacy
- Network security and security operations, e.g. perimeter security, intrusion detection, critical infrastructure protection
- Risk assessment, human factors and security, e.g. risk analysis, security management, security economics, incident management, awareness
- Communication networks and networked services
The exact choice and composition of topics in a given year may vary. The school also address cross-cutting concerns like peer review, presentation of own research, and international collaboration.
Learning outcome
After having successfully completed the course, students are expected to have mastered the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- Knowledge of advanced research in and understanding of academic theory of information security and communication technology
Skills
- Ability to select appropriate research methods and techniques suitable for the candidate's research field.
- Ability to comprehend complex academic issues and the related ethical considerations pertaining to the design and conduct of research.
General competence
- Capability to apply current abstract research and methods to specific problems.
Learning methods and activities
Block seminar, project work, peer review
Compulsory requirements: None
Students must comply with all NTNU regulations on aids and materials and must prepare their papers individually.
Further on evaluation
Re-sit: Whole course must be re-taken.
Additional information: Passing a summer school involves preparation of a research article, engaging in scientific discussion of the presented article and of other presentations, and writing a summary of all presented articles.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Information Security and Communication Technology (PHISCT)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Scientific articles and hand-outs provided by lecturers.
Subject areas
- Informatics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology