P018 Seminar on Information Technology Security

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2002
Extent and Intensity
0/3. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium), z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Jan Staudek, CSc.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Timetable
Thu 9:00–11:50 B204
Prerequisites
P017 IT Securtiy
Knowledge of English (intermediate level).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Syllabus
  • The seminar reviews selected topics in IT security in a greater depth. Students are expected to work on several assignments and a term project.
  • Applications of cryptographic mechanisms, especially of the public key techniques.
  • Block ciphers and modes of operation. AES, DES.
  • Key management and protocols.
  • Authentication.
  • Security in communications and networks.
  • Biometrics.
  • Role of standards and evaluation (criteria).
  • Risk assessment and analysis.
  • Regulations, legislation, restrictions.
  • Up-to-date topics are also set during the term.
  • This course is given in English. Assignments are to be handed in also in English, yet final exam answers and term project are accepted in both Czech and English.
Literature
  • STALLINGS, William. Cryptography and network security :principles and practice. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 1999, xvii, 569. ISBN 0-13-869017-0. info
  • MENEZES, A. J., Paul van OORSCHOT and Scott A. VANSTONE. Handbook of applied cryptography. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 1997, xiii, 780. ISBN 0-8493-8523-7. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Written exam (closed book) 40%, term project 30% and assignments throughout the term also 30%. Course and assignments are given in English. Assignments are to be handed in also in English, yet final exam answers and term project are accepted in both Czech and English.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.fi.muni.cz/usr/matyas/lecture/p018.html
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 1996, Spring 1997, Spring 1998, Spring 1999, Spring 2000, Spring 2001.

P018 Seminar on Information Technology Security

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2001
Extent and Intensity
0/3. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium), z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Jan Staudek, CSc.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Timetable
Tue 10:00–11:50 C408
Prerequisites
P017 IT Securtiy
Knowledge of English at intermediate level is required as this course is given in English. Related courses: M024 Cryptography, P046 Information Systems and the Law and P079 Applied Cryptography.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Syllabus
  • The seminar reviews selected topics in IT security in a greater depth. Students are expected to work on several assignments and a term project.
  • Topics of the seminars cover applications of cryptographic mechanisms, especially of the public key techniques.
  • Block ciphers and modes of operation. AES, DES.
  • Key management and protocols.
  • Authentication.
  • Security in communications and networks.
  • Biometrics.
  • Role of standards and evaluation (criteria).
  • State restrictions and cryptography.
  • Up-to-date topics are also set during the term.
  • This course is given in English. Assignments are to be handed in also in English, yet final exam answers and term project are accepted in both Czech and English.
Literature
  • STALLINGS, William. Cryptography and network security :principles and practice. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 1999, xvii, 569. ISBN 0-13-869017-0. info
  • SCHNEIER, Bruce. Applied cryptography : protocols, algorithms, and source code in C. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1996, xxiii, 758. ISBN 0471128457. info
  • MENEZES, A. J., Paul van OORSCHOT and Scott A. VANSTONE. Handbook of applied cryptography. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 1997, xiii, 780. ISBN 0-8493-8523-7. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Written exam (closed book) 40%, term project 30% and assignments throughout the term also 30%. Course and assignments are given in English. Assignments are to be handed in also in English, yet final exam answers and term project are accepted in both Czech and English.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.fi.muni.cz/usr/matyas/lecture/p018.html
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 1996, Spring 1997, Spring 1998, Spring 1999, Spring 2000, Spring 2002.

P018 Seminar on Information Technology Security

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2000
Extent and Intensity
0/3. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Karel Pala, CSc.
Department of Machine Learning and Data Processing – Faculty of Informatics
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Prerequisites
P017 IT Securtiy
Prerequisites: P017, registration to be discussed with the instructor (mail to matyas@fi.muni.cz).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Syllabus
  • The seminar reviews selected topics in IT security in a greater depth. Students are expected to deliver solutions to several assignments and a term project. The project is essential to the final colloquy in the end of the term.
  • Topics of the seminars cover applications of cryptographic mechanisms, especially of the public key techniques.
  • Key management.
  • Authentication.
  • Security in communications and networks.
  • Personal security and professional ethics.
  • Role of standards and evaluation (criteria).
  • State restrictions and cryptography.
  • Up-to-date topics are also set during the term.
Literature
  • MENEZES, A. J., Paul van OORSCHOT and Scott A. VANSTONE. Handbook of applied cryptography. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 1997, xiii, 780. ISBN 0-8493-8523-7. info
  • SCHNEIER, Bruce. Applied cryptography : protocols, algorithms, and source code in C. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1996, xxiii, 758. ISBN 0471128457. info
  • HÖNIGOVÁ, Alena and Václav ml. MATYÁŠ. Anglicko-česká terminologie bezpečnosti informačních technologií. Vyd. 1. Praha: Computer Press, 1996, v, 95 s. ISBN 80-85896-44-3. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Obvykle korenspondenční výuka (Internet), úkoly zadávané během celého semestru a blokové semináře ke shrnutí probrané problematiky.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
http://www.fi.muni.cz/usr/matyas/lecture/p018.html
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 1996, Spring 1997, Spring 1998, Spring 1999, Spring 2001, Spring 2002.

P018 Seminar on Information Technology Security

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 1999
Extent and Intensity
0/3. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Prerequisites
P017 Information Technology Security
Prerequisites: P017, registration to be discussed with the instructor (mail to matyas@fi.muni.cz).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Syllabus
  • The seminar reviews selected topics in IT security in a greater depth. Students are expected to deliver solutions to several assignments and a term project. The project is essential to the final colloquy in the end of the term.
  • Topics of the seminars cover applications of cryptographic mechanisms, especially of the public key techniques.
  • Key management.
  • Authentication.
  • Security in communications and networks.
  • Personal security and professional ethics.
  • Role of standards and evaluation (criteria).
  • State restrictions and cryptography.
  • Up-to-date topics are also set during the term.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
http://www.fi.muni.cz/usr/matyas/lecture/p018.html
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 1996, Spring 1997, Spring 1998, Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002.

P018 Seminar on Information Technology Security

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 1998
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Prerequisites
P017 Information Technology Security
Prerequisites: P017, registration to be discussed with the instructor (mail to matyas@fi.muni.cz).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Syllabus
  • The seminar reviews selected topics in IT security in a greater depth. Students are expected to deliver solutions to several assignments and a term project. The project is essential to the final colloquy in the end of the term.
  • Topics of the seminars cover applications of cryptographic mechanisms, especially of the public key techniques.
  • Key management.
  • Authentication.
  • Security in communications and networks.
  • Personal security and professional ethics.
  • Role of standards and evaluation (criteria).
  • State restrictions and cryptography.
  • Up-to-date topics are also set during the term.
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
http://www.fi.muni.cz/usr/matyas/lecture/p018.html
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 1996, Spring 1997, Spring 1999, Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002.

P018 Seminar on Information Technology Security

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 1997
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: k (colloquium). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: P017, registration to be discussed with the instructor (mail to matyas@fi.muni.cz).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Syllabus
  • The seminar reviews selected topics in IT security in a greater depth. Students are expected to deliver solutions to several assignments and a term project. The project is essential to the final colloquy in the end of the term.
  • Topics of the seminars cover applications of cryptographic mechanisms, especially of the public key techniques.
  • Key management.
  • Authentication.
  • Security in communications and networks.
  • Personal security and professional ethics.
  • Role of standards and evaluation (criteria).
  • State restrictions and cryptography.
  • Up-to-date topics are also set during the term.
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
http://www.fi.muni.cz/usr/matyas/lecture/p018.html
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 1996, Spring 1998, Spring 1999, Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002.

P018 Seminar on Information Technology Security

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 1996
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 2 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: k (colloquium). Other types of completion: zk (examination), z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: P017, registration to be discussed with the instructor (mail to matyas@fi.muni.cz).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Syllabus
  • The seminar reviews selected topics in IT security in a greater depth. Students are expected to deliver solutions to several assignments and a term project. The project is essential to the final colloquy in the end of the term.
  • Topics of the seminars cover applications of cryptographic mechanisms, especially of the public key techniques.
  • Key management.
  • Authentication.
  • Security in communications and networks.
  • Personal security and professional ethics.
  • Role of standards and evaluation (criteria).
  • State restrictions and cryptography.
  • Up-to-date topics are also set during the term.
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
http://www.fi.muni.cz/usr/matyas/lecture/p018.html
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 1997, Spring 1998, Spring 1999, Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002.
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