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
IK2000 Security Architecture for Open Distributed Systems 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus IK2000 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
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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Recommended prerequisites
Basic and advanced principles of computer security
Security protocols and architectures for wired networks. (Course 2I1503)
Equipment
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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
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
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.
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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
Principles of Computer Security (IV2024)
Computer Networks Security (IV2020)
Contact
Peter Sjödin (psj@kth.se)
Supplementary information
http://people.dsv.su.se/~matei/courses/IK2000_SAO/index.html