Language-Based Security

Course
DIT101
Master’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
50%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Language
English
Duration
-
Part of semester
Quarter 3 to 4

About

The course covers the principles of programming language-based techniques for computer security.

The goal is;

1) Understanding such applicaiton-level attacks as race conditions, buffer overruns, covert channels, and code injection.

2)
Mastering the principles behind such language-based protection
techniques as static analysis, program transformation, and reference
monitoring.

The dual perspective of attack vs. protection is threaded through the lectures, laboratory assignments, and projects.

This course is open to

Exchange students at the Department of computer science and Engineering and exchange students at university-wide agreements. Please contact your international coordinator the University of Gothenburg if you need to know more.

Entry requirements

Successfully completed two year studies within the subject Computer Science or equivalent. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

English proficiency

For information regarding English proficiency requirements for exchange students please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg.

Application

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