Software Security, 6 credits (TDDC90)
Software Security, 6 hp
Main field of study
Information Technology Computer Science and Engineering Computer ScienceLevel
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Nahid ShahmehriDirector of studies or equivalent
Patrick LambrixAvailable for exchange students
YesCourse offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | VOF | |
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6CDDD | Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Programming and Algorithms) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CDDD | Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Secure Systems) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | o |
6CITE | Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CITE | Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering (Programming and Algorithms) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CITE | Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering (Secure Systems) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | o |
6CMJU | Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Programming and Algorithms Specialization) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CMJU | Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Secure Systems) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | o |
6CDDD | Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Computer Systems Architecture) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CDDD | Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (International Software Engineering) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CDDD | Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Secure Systems) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | o |
6CDDD | Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CIEI | Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CIEI | Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CIEI | Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CIEI | Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CIEI | Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CIII | Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6MDAV | Computer Science, Master's programme | 3 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CITE | Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering (Secure Systems) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | o |
6CITE | Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering (International Software Engineering) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CITE | Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering (Computer Systems Architecture) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CMJU | Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6CMJU | Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Secure Systems) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | o |
6CMJU | Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (International Software Engineering) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
6MICS | Computer Science, Master's programme | 3 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping | v |
Main field of study
Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer ScienceCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
- Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering
- Computer Science, Master's programme
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Basic course in security. Students are expected to have knowledge of operating systems, programming languages, and software engineering. Students should be able to develop, test and debug software in a Unix or Linux environments. Some experience with C-programming as well as basic knowledge of web application development are recommended.Intended learning outcomes
Students taking this course will learn about the issues underlying software security, and develop the skills needed to build secure software. The course covers methods, tools, and best practices for building secure software. Students completing this course should be able to:
- identify and analyze security problems in software;
- formulate security requirements for software;
- devise, evaluate, and explain solutions to software security;
- critically evaluate the effectiveness of methods, state-of-art tools, and best practices, for detecting and preventing vulnerabilities; and
- design and write secure software.
Course content
The course covers:
- vulnerability discovery and analysis, and supporting tools;
- analysis of infamous vulnerabilities and their exploits;
- attack and vulnerability modeling;
- security requirements analysis and design for security;
- principles for secure programming;
- static and dynamic intrusion prevention mechanisms;
- security testing and evaluation; and
- systematic approaches to building secure software.
Teaching and working methods
The course consists of lectures and laboratory work.
Examination
TEN1 | Written examination | U, 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits |
UPG1 | Laboratory work and assignments | U, G | 3 credits |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för datavetenskapDirector of Studies or equivalent
Patrick LambrixExaminer
Nahid ShahmehriEducation components
Preliminär schemalagd tid: 34 hRekommenderad självstudietid: 126 h
Course literature
Kompletterande litteratur
Övrigt
Articles (see the course home page).
Additional literature
Other
Articles (see the course home page).
TEN1 | Written examination | U, 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits |
UPG1 | Laboratory work and assignments | U, G | 3 credits |
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