Study programme 2021-2022Français
Cryptography and Computer Security
Programme component of Master's in Computer Science (Charleroi (Hor. décalé)) à la Faculty of Science

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-M1-INFO60-003-CCompulsory UEBUYS AlainS802 - Réseaux et Télécommunications
  • BUYS Alain

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français30000055.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-INFO-056Cryptography and Computer Security300000Q2100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Have acquired highly specialised and integrated knowledge and broad skills in the various disciplines of computer science, which come after those within the Bachelor's in computer science.
  • Master communication techniques.
    • Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
    • Adapt their communication to a variety of audiences.
  • Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
    • Aquire new knowledge independently.
    • Pursue further training and develop new skills independently.
    • Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy to evolve in new contexts.
  • Apply scientific methodology.
    • Critically reflect on the impact of IT in general, and on the contribution to projects.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Teach students the basic material to allow them to implement a security policy on computer systems and networks.

Content of UE

Basics of Unix on a security point of view.
Security of operating systems.
Security of software applications.
Network-related security aspects.
Fighting methods against different kinds of pollution (viruses, spam).
Cryptography and security.
Topical issues.
 

Prior Experience

A basic knowledge of Unix  is useful, but not absolutely required.
A basic knowledge of operating systems, mathematics, computer networks and databases which can be acquired by e.g.
 
S-INFO-054    Operating systems
S-INFO-053    Computer Networks
S-INFO-051    Mathematics
S-INFO-049    Databases I

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Oral Examination
  • Graded tests

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Oral examination 100 % with lecture notes available
(this examination can take place in English for foreign students, if requested).
Students who successfully passed a prior written examination are exempted from the oral one.
According to the Studies Rules and Regulations (Art. 37: "Tout étudiant est tenu de suivre régulièrement les activités d'apprentissage du programme auquel il s'est inscrit, sauf s'il en est dispensé"), regular class attendance (at least 60%) is a condition for being admitted to the exam.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Oral examination 100 % with lecture notes available
(this examination can take place in English for foreign students, if requested).
 
According to the Studies Rules and Regulations (Art. 37: "Tout étudiant est tenu de suivre régulièrement les activités d'apprentissage du programme auquel il s'est inscrit, sauf s'il en est dispensé"), regular class attendance (at least 60%) is a condition for being admitted to the exam.

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-INFO-056
  • Cours magistraux

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-INFO-056
  • Mixed

Required Reading

AA
S-INFO-056

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-INFO-056Handouts

Recommended Reading

AA
S-INFO-056

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-INFO-056Activities on the E-learning platform

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-INFO-056Essential System Administration, O'Reilly and associates.

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-INFO-056Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 10/05/2021
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 06/05/2022
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