Study programmeFrançais
Cryptography and Computer Security
Programme component of Master's Degree in Computer Engineering and Management (Charleroi (Hor. décalé)) à la Faculty of Engineering
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UI-M2-IRIGIG-841-COptional UEBUYS AlainS802 - Réseaux et Télécommunications
  • BUYS Alain

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français3000003.003.00

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

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out computer and management engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to computer management engineering.
  • Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
    • Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
    • Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.

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

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Oral Examination

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.

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).

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

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

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-INFO-056
  • Face to face

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-056Autorisé
Date de génération : 17/03/2017
20, place du Parc, B7000 Mons - Belgique
Tél: +32 (0)65 373111
Courriel: info.mons@umons.ac.be