Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1BBM456COMPUTER AND NETWORK SECURITY3+0+03606.09.2024

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course introduces students to computer and network security. The main aim of the course is to teach students how the security of networks/computers can be violated and how such attacks can be prevented, detected and responded.
Course Content Cryptography, system security, program security, network security.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, Discussion, Problem Solving
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( BBM102 ) and ( BBM104 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Ahmet Burak Can
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, 5th Edition, W. Stallings, Pearson Security in Computing, 4th Edition, C. P. Pfleeger, S. L. Pfleeger, Prentice Hall Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems, R.J. Anderson, John Wiley and Sons, 2010
Course Notes Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, 5th Edition, W. Stallings, Pearson
Security in Computing, 4th Edition, C. P. Pfleeger, S. L. Pfleeger, Prentice Hall
Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems, R.J. Anderson, John Wiley and Sons, 2010


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Midterm Exam 1 % 25
Assignment 4 % 30
Final examination 1 % 45
Total
6
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 4 15 60
Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 15 15
General Exam Preparation 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5,96666666666667 179

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 The student will learn the theoratical/practical foundations of computer and network security,
2 The student will understand today's security objectives,
3 The student will understand the range of attacks than can be launched and the security defense mechanism to counter these attacks.
4 The student will be aware of the security of any computer system.
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Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Computer and Network Security
2 Introduction to Cryptography, The History of Cryptography
3 Stream and Block Ciphers
4 Symetric Key Cryptography
5 Public Key Cryptography
6 Message Integrity
7 Midterm exam
8 Operating System Security : Windows Security
9 Operating System Security : Unix Security
10 Program Security : Buffer Overflow Attacks
11 Program Security : Viruses and Other Malicious Code
12 Web Security
13 Network Security
14 Wireless Network Security
15 Final Exam Preparation
16 Final exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 3 4 4 3 2 5 5 5 3 4
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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