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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Security Protocols
Module Code	CA413
School	School of Computing
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: David Gray Semester 2: David Gray Autumn: David Gray
Module Teacher	David Gray
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module introduces students to the theory and practice of security protocols

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the properties of the principle algorithms (hash functions, symmetric ciphers & asymmetric ciphers) used in cryptography.
2. Describe the functionality and operation of cryptographic APIs.
3. Use cryptographic APIs to write secure software.
4. Describe the fundamental concepts underpinning security protocols, key management and public key infrastructures.
5. Describe and analyse security protocols for applications such as authentication, key-exchange and e-mail.
6. Use real-world protocols such as SSL/TLS, S/MIME, IPSec and Kerberos.
7. Design & write software to implement security protocols.
8. Contribute to class discussions on cryptography and security protocols.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Lectures
Independent learning time	50	Private study/research
Assignment	51	Programming exercises
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Cryptography & Cryptographic API.
Cryptographic algorithms (hash functions, symmetric ciphers & asymmetric ciphers) and their properties. The Java Cryptographic APIs..

Security Objectives.
Confidentiality, integrity, authentication and non-repudiation..

Public key Infrastructures.
Key management and PKIs..

Security Protocols.
Authentication, key-exchange and e-mail..

Real-world Security Protocols.
SSL/TLS, S/MIME, IPSec and Kerberos..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	Writing software to implement applications requiring the use of security protocols.	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Bruce Schneier: 1996, Applied Cryptography, John Wiley & Son,
Menezes, van Oorschot & Vanstone: 1997, Handbook of Applied Cryptography, CRC Press, http://www.cacr.math.uwaterloo.ca/hac/,

Other Resources

None

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