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Presentation
Presentation
This curricular unit aims to provide the necessary capabilities for students to understand basic concepts of information security and computer systems security.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 7
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT457-8856
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1 - Introduction Introduction to information security Cryptographic mechanisms 2 - Security planning IT Security Management and Risk Assessment IT Security Controls, Plans, and Procedures 3 - Organizational security Physical security Human resources security 4 - Logical security Authentication Access control Database security Malicious software 5 - Network security Denial of service attacks Intrusion detection Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems 6 - Security auditing 7 - Legal and ethical aspects Cybercrime and computer crime Privacy
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Objectives
Objectives
Students will be able to: Understand the needs and importance of information security and computer systems security on its physical, logical and processes tiers; Be able to fit security within overall organizational framework and governance process; Understand major threats, actors, vulnerabilities and risks for computer systems, as well as knowing counter-measures and best practices for its mitigation; and Know the legal framework, both national and international, of computer attacks and counter-measures.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The use of case studies, small practical exercises, and the discussion of results allows for an explanation of program content which is adequate to the target group. The assessment with an individual work on a case study fosters the student reflection and practice the theoretical knowledge application.
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References
References
W. Stallings and L. Brown (2018) Computer Security: Principles and Practice, 4th edition. Pearson. ISBN: 1292220619.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
