COINS Winter School

The winter school can span all aspects of information security, i.e.

• Foundations of information security and security models, e.g. authentication, access control, biometrics, identity management, cryptography, modelling
• Secure programming, e.g. development processes, vulnerability analysis, embedded & cyberphysical systems
• Computer crime, digital forensics, privacy and civil liberties, including legal aspects, privacy
• Network security and security operations, e.g. perimeter security, intrusion detection, critical infrastructure protection
• Risk assessment, human factors and security, e.g. risk analysis, security management, security economics, incident management, awareness

The exact choice and composition of topics in a given year may vary. In addition, COINS events address cross-cutting concerns like presentation of own research in the scientific community, and international collaboration.

After having successfully completed the course, students are expected to have mastered the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of advanced research in and understanding of academic theory of information security.

Skills

• Ability to select appropriate research methods and techniques.
• Ability to comprehend complex academic issues.
• Ability to understand and challenge the existing knowledge and practice in information security. General competence
• Ability to argue the merits, limitations, and possibilities of new developments in information security.

-Lectures

-Presentation

Compulsory requirements: None