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Teaching methods (Full-time studies):

• Lectures - 52 h per semestre
• Practical works - 26 h per semestre
• Individual work - 82 h per semestre

Course aim
Aim of the module is to provide basic knowledge on cryptography and

Course description
Principles of criptography and its applications to network security and information transmission are presented. The methods of the conventional encryption and public-key encription and their applications are presented. Network security practice and system security issues are also presented.

Module compiled by:
A. Čenys

Reading list:
Thomas R. Peltier and others. "Information Security Fundamentals" AUERBACH 2003. ISBN-10: 0849319579, 280 p.
W.Stallings "Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice" Prentice Hall 1998. ISBN-10: 0130914290, 696 p.
B.Schneier "Applied Cryptography" John Wiley & Sons 1996. ISBN-10: 0471128457. 784 p.
C.H Pfleeger "Security in Computing" Prentice Hall 1997. ISBN-10: 0132390779, 880 p.
S.K.Parmar "Computer, Internet and Network Systems Security. Security Manual" 325p.
T.Speed, J.Ellis "Internet Security: A Jumpstart for Systems Administrators and IT Managers", Digital Press, 2003, ISBN:1555582982, 398p.

Prerequisites:
For degree students - all the courses within the programme (identified in the curriculum);
For exchange students - please consult your academic advisor or faculty SOCRATES coordinator.