Master in Information and Computer Sciences

Profile: Information Security

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this profile the student will be able to

• explain the principles and techniques of information security
• identify multiple applications for information security
• apply the most important standards and methods related to the management of information security in a given context
• know the state-of-the-art and thereby pursue life-long learning of new developments in information security

Courses

For detailed course information please refer to the Programme section.

Semester 2

• Required Courses:
  • Algorithms for Numbers and Public-Key Cryptography
  • Principles of Security Engineering
  • Symmetric Key Cryptography and Security of Communications

• Related Courses:
  • Software Vulnerabilities: Exploitation and Mitigation
  • Formal Methods (advised for Security Protocols)

Semester 3

• Required Courses:
  • Cryptocurrencies and the Cryptographic Blockchain
  • Security Modelling
  • Security Protocols (taking Formal Methods before this course is advised)

• Related Courses:
  • Fault and Intrusion Tolerance
  • Management of Information Security
  • Open Network Security