Information Security in the Internet Age
Objectives:
Understanding of information protection issues and techniques in the Internet.
Application of security mechanisms and attack scenarios.
Studying of Internet mal-use cases and implementation of defense methods.
Utilization of methodologies and response techniques for security incidents.
Studying of relevant issues and investigation of research directions in cyber-security.
Skills:
Linux, Windows
Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge and handling of Linux & Windows operating systems, being familiar with computer networks as well as with information security issues.
Content:
Introduction – Internet threats and attacks
Applied cryptology and security mechanisms
Network security systems & protocols – Attack scenarios
Web application security – Attack scenarios
Access control enhancements – Attack scenarios
Cyber-crime protection
Incident response and digital forensics
Critical infrastructure protection, early warning systems, cyber-security.
Textbooks:
Information Systems and Networks Security (in Greek)
G.Pangalos & I.Mavridis
Publ. Anikoula, 2002
ISBN: 960-516-018-8
Cryptography and Network Security
W. Stallings,
Prentice Hall (5e),
ISBN-13: 978-0136097044
Applied information security: a hands-on approach, Basin D., Schaller P., Schläpfer M., Springer, 2011
Assessment:
50% Written examination and 50% Written assignment orally examined
