Instructors |
Mr. Raymond C.B. Chan
Dr. S.M. Yiu
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Teaching assistant |
Mr. Shing Ki Wong
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Syllabus |
This is an introductory course for some preliminary techniques in computer
security and simple attacks for security protocols and schemes. Both the
theoretical (e.g. the mathematics behind an encryption system and the
attacks) and the practical (e.g. introduction of password cracking software
tools) aspects of these techniques will be covered. |
Introduction by Instructor |
This is an introductory course for some preliminary anti-forensic techniques
and simple attacks to security protocols and schemes. Both the theoretical
(e.g. the mathematics behind an encryption system and the attacks) and the
practical (e.g. introduction of password cracking software tools) aspects of
these techniques will be covered. |
Learning Outcomes |
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Pre-requisites |
Students are expected to have university
level mathematics background and some programming experience. |
Compatibility |
Students who have taken "COMP7801 Topic in
computer science" in 2012-13 academic year or “COMP7806 Topic in computer
security” in 2013-14 academic year should not be allowed to take COMP7904. |
Topics covered |
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Assessment |
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Course materials |
Recommended readings:
- William Stallings, "Cryptography and Network Security:
Principles and Practices", the newest edition, Prentice Hall
- Behrouz A. Forouzan, "Cryptography and Network
Security", the newest edition · Gerd Numitor, "Anti-computer
Forensics", Flu Press
- Michael G. Solomon, Diane Barrett and Neil Broom,
"Computer Forensics JumpStartTM", SYBEX
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Session dates |
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Add/drop |
11 June, 2018 - 16 June, 2018 |
Quota |
100 |
Moodle course website |
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HKU Moodle:
http://moodle.hku.hk/course/view.php?id=57213
(Login using your HKU Portal UID and PIN)
- Please note that the instructor maintains and controls when to release the Moodle teaching website to students.
- Enrolled students should visit the Moodle teaching website regularly for latest announcements, course materials, assignment submission, discussion forum, etc.
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