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IK2000 Security Architecture for Open Distributed Systems 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus IK2000 (Spring 2009–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus IK2000 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

1.Principles for distributed systems and object oriented technology
2.Advanced applications and protocols for distributed systems (group protocols, untrusted users)
3.Kerberos authentication system
4.Authentication protocols for distributed systems
5.Secure distributed systems
6.Integrated secure distributed systems

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should:
•    Have a deep and comprehensive understanding of:
   o    Significant characteristics of open / distributed systems from a security point of view
   o    Current threats and security algorithms, mechanisms and protocols in open distributed systems.
•    Be able to analyze the implementation and functioning of applications and systems in open network environments from the point of view of their security.
•    Be able to design and implement secure applications in open and distributed systems, as well as applications that provide security services for such environments.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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Literature

Preliminary:

  • Anirban Chakrabarti: Grid Computing Security, 3-54044-492-0
  • Yang Xiao: Security in Distributed, Grid, Mobile, and Pervasive Computing, 0-84937-921-0

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

The student needs to pass both the written exam and the assignment (project). The final course grade is based on the grade of the written exam.

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ICT/Communications Systems

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

http://people.dsv.su.se/~matei/courses/IK2000_SAO/index.html