Information security

Course title

Code

F18L3W043

Study programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

5 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Оперативни системи

10.

Course objectives (competences)

Learning the concepts related to Information Security; procedures and methods for securing computer systems; methods used to increasing the level of security.

11.

Course content

Introduction to Information Security (Basic concepts and definitions related to Information Security)
Basic Cryptographic Terms (Historical examples, Symmetric cryptography, Public key cryptography, Hash functions)
Cryptographic Algorithms (Types of Cryptographic Algorithms, Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange, Authentication Encryption Schemes)
Basic Authentication Terms (Authentication, Authentication methods, Passwords)
Biometric Technologies (Biometrics, Basic concepts and types, Two-factor authentication)
Basic Authorization Terms (Authorization, Access control matrices)
Authentication models (Multilevel security models, Covert channels, Firewalls, IDS systems)
Protocols (Simple protocols, Key exchange protocols with symmetric cryptography, Attacks, Kerberos)
Authentication Protocols (Examples with Attacks, Otway-Rees, Needham-Schroeder, Public Key Infrastructure)
Real Protocols (SSH, SSL / TLS), Open SSL, Zero-Knowledge Protocols (Fiat-Shamir Protocol)
Malicious Software (Types of Malicious Software, Software Attacks)
Operating Systems Security (OS Security Functions, Trusted OS)

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Learning methods

Lectures using presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lecturers, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper.

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Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of the available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

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Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Individual assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

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Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

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Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Activities 15.2 and 16.1 have been completed.

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Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

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Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year