CENG489 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMP. ENG. : INTRO.TO COMP.SECURITY
| Course Code: | 5710489 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Computer Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. PELİN ANGIN ÜLKÜER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course the students will:
- Develop an understanding of security requirements of modern computer and communication systems.
- Gain familiarity with well-known attacks against networks, computer software, operating systems and distributed systems, as well as the appropriate defense mechanisms.
- Develop a basic understanding of cryptography and state-of-the-art encryption algorithms, and apply them for real-world data security problems.
- Identify security problems peculiar to contemporary system architectures and apply appropriate security tools and techniques as solutions.
Course Content
Computer security concepts. Evolution of cryptography. Symmetric encryption algorithms. Public key cryptography. Authentication and access control. Database security. Malicious software. Intrusion detection. Software security. Secure programming. Operating systems security. Network security. Legal and organizational aspects of computer security. Advanced topics in computer security.
Course Learning Outcomes
Understand basic concepts related to computer security.
Identify causes of vulnerabilities in computer systems and software.
Apply state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithms to provide data security.
Understand the concepts of authentication and access control.
Understand attacks against software and secure software development practices.
Compare different intrusion detection/prevention systems and analyze their applicability for different contexts.
Understand the functioning of malicious software and the basics of protection mechanisms.
Understand security vulnerabilities of computer networks and operating systems.
Design security tests for computer systems and identify their vulnerabilities.
Analyze a given computer security problem and design a comprehensive security solution.
Identify security problems and solutions in modern distributed systems (cloud, IoT etc.)
Reflect on recent computer security breach incidents and elaborate on techniques that could be utilized to prevent them.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||