Cryptography and Information Security – VGTU

About this course

The subject introduces students with definition of information security, ways to assure the security (CIA triad) and possible threats. What is, what types of cryptography exist, how it can be used to assure security is analyzed. Students get know the principles of some symmetrical, asymmetrical cryptography and hash function algorithms. Different type of security threats are analyzed in the subject. Students find out the basics of malware programming code, attacks against web systems, computer networks, personal computers and persons as well as understands possible solutions to prevent it.

Expected learning outcomes

Students will know information security needs, possible threats and will be able to select suitable countermeasures or prevention mechanisms against it.

Indicative Syllabus

Cryptography and Information Security

Teaching / Learning Methodology

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