TEK9500 – Security in Distributed Systems
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course focuses on security in networks and distributed systems, and gives a short introduction to cryptography. The threats against distributed systems are covered, as well as applicable methods, technologies and standards to protect against these threats.
Learning outcome
After taking the course you will:
- understand the threats against distributed systems and how to protect against them
- have a foundation for designing and developing secure distributed systems, and for evaluating the security of existing solutions
- have knowledge of standards, security protocols, technologies, principles, methods and cryptographic mechanisms applicable for securing modern distributed systems
- have knowledge of common mistakes leading to insecurities in distributed systems
- have knowledge of recent research in the field
Admission to the course
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through?Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must?apply for a position as a visiting student?within a given deadline.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic programming, computer communication, mathematics.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with TEK5500 – Security in distributed systems (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with UNIK4250 – Security in distributed systems (continued).
- 10 credits overlap with UNIK9250 – Sikkerhet i distribuerte systemer (continued).
- 8 credits overlap with IN4210 – Network and Communications Security.
Teaching
3 hours lectures every week. Mandatory assignments must be delivered and approved before the candidate may stand for the exam.
Examination
A final, oral exam will count for 100 % of the final grade. In case of many students, a written exam may be held instead.
The course has a mandatory assignment that must be approved in order to take the final exam.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.