IK2001 Security for Java Environment and Electronic Commerce 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
The course will study (theoretically and practically) security for Java environments and applications, with special emphasis on security for electronic commerce.
1.Security technologies in Java development/runtime platform
2.Security protocols and architectures for Java applications
3.Secure Electronic Transactions (SET) protocol and EC extensions
4.Smart cards technologies and applications for security and electronic commerce
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should:
• Have a deep and comprehensive understanding of:
o security features and functionality of the Java programming language and platform.
o security issues and security solutions related to electronic commerce transactions.
• Be able to design and implement security related applications in the Java programming language.
• Be able to analyze and evaluate the implementation and functioning of an electronic commerce application and decide on its security properties.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Network Security (IV2020)
Security Architecture for Open Distributed Systems (IK2000)
Equipment
Literature
Preliminary:
- Rich Helton, Johennie Helton: Java Security Solutions (Upplaga: Senaste), 0-76454-928-6
- Christopher Steel, Ramesh Nagappan, Ray Lai: Core Security Patterns: Best Practices and Strategies for J2EE, Web Services, and Identity Management, 0-13146-307-1
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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.
The course examination includes a written exam and a project assignment
Other requirements for final grade
The student needs to pass both the written exam and the project assignment. Final course grade is based on the grade of the exam.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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
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Add-on studies
Security in Mobile and Wireless Networks (IK2002)
Contact
Supplementary information
http://www.ict.kth.se/courses/IK2001/