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Software Security, 6 credits
Software Security, 6 hp
TDDC90
Main field of study
Information Technology Computer Science and Engineering Computer ScienceCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Ulf KargénDirector of studies or equivalent
Patrick LambrixEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 42 hRecommended self-study hours: 118 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer ScienceCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
- Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management
- Master of Science in Information Technology
- Master of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management - International
- Master's Programme in Computer Science
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 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
| UPG1 | Laboratory work and assignments | 3 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
About teaching and examination language
The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows:
- If teaching language is “Swedish”, the course as a whole could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.
- If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
- If teaching language is “Swedish/English”, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English depending on teaching language.
Other
The course is conducted in a manner where both men's and women's experience and knowledge are made visible and developed.
The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.
If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this course syllabus, and delegate the right to take such decisions.
Department
Institutionen för datavetenskapCourse literature
Other
Articles (see the course home page).
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG1 | Laboratory work and assignments | 3 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Other
Articles (see the course home page).
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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Software development and debugging |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
X
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X
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X
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TEN1
UPG1
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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X
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TEN1
UPG1
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
X
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Novel methods for automated security testing |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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TEN1
UPG1
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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UPG1
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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X
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X
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TEN1
UPG1
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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X
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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UPG1
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| 3.2 Communications |
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UPG1
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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UPG1
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English |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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Societal impact of cybersecurity threats |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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TEN1
UPG1
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| 4.4 Designing |
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TEN1
UPG1
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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TEN1
UPG1
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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