CS-457: Introduction to Secure Systems

The aim of the course is to make students aware of the security problems of information systems and networks, their mechanisms and technologies of protection, and to understand the parameters that make these protection mechanisms effective in modern systems. Firstly, the basic principles of cryptography are presented, then a number of important applications and practical techniques, and finally cryptographic policy and security management. The lesson includes both theory and hands-on sessions.

Some of the topics we will cover in class:

• Cryptographic Algorithms & Tools
• User Authentication
• Access Control
• Network Basics & Database Security
• Malicious Software
• Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Firewalls
• Buffer Overflow
• Software Vulnerabilities
• Operating System Security
• Internet Security Protocols

Instructor: Prof. Evangelos Markatos

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Lectures:

• Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00
• Thursday 14:00 - 16:00
• Friday 14:00 - 16:00 (Lab)

Course Credits:

• 6 ECTS
• (E5) Software Systems and Applications

Prerequisites:

• CS-150: Programming
• CS-345: Operating Systems (Optional, but highly recommended)
• CS-335: Computer Networks (Optional, but highly recommended)

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Mailing List:

• Course: hy457-list@csd.uoc.gr
• Teaching Assistants: hy457@csd.uoc.gr

Teaching Assistants	Email
Papadogiannakis Emmanouil	papamano@csd.uoc.gr
Panorios Christos	cpanor@csd.uoc.gr
Dallaris Stratos	csdp1385@csd.uoc.gr
Patronakis Emmanouil	csd4985@csd.uoc.gr

The final grade is calculated as follows:

• 40% Assignments:
  • Assignment 1: 25%
  • Assignment 2: 15%
  • CTF: 10% (BONUS)
• 60% Final Exam

Note: During final exams you are not allowed to use any kind of notes, books or communications devices (e.g. mobile phones, laptops)