Systems & Network Security

About This Course

An increasing number of attacks are attempting to compromise individual systems or networked infrastructures.

This module first looks at the relevant characteristics of different systems and networks in order to identify and categorize attack vectors and potential vulnerabilities. This then makes it possible to consider various theoretical security concepts and measures and to examine their practical implementation for specific attack vectors. In addition to the security concepts used and corresponding vulnerabilities of "classic" computer systems and networks, this module also deals with the security functions and potential vulnerabilities of systems - such as smartphones, IoT devices and cloud infrastructures - as well as emerging technologies for modern telecommunication - such as 6G.

Learning Objectives

• Students know relevant characteristics/security concepts of common systems and networks, as well as potential vulnerabilities.
• Students will be able to independently analyze systems and networks using appropriate methods on a theoretical level and identify potential attack vectors.
• Students can evaluate described security measures in the context of various threats/attacks.
• Students acquire experience in using systems and tools to analyze security measures and identify potential attack vectors.
• Students have gained an insight into current state and open challenges of practice and research on the topic of systems and network security.

Study Programs

This course is mandatory for the following study programs.

• MBA Digital Technologies
• M.Sc. Cybersecurity

This course is offered as an elective for the following study programs.

• MBA Digital Transformation
• M.Sc. Advanced Digital Reality
• M.Sc. Applied AI
• M.Sc. Digital Leadership

Micro Degree

• This course is offered as a micro degree.
• German UDS Micro Degrees are compatible with the European MOOC Consortium's Common Micro Credentials Framework.
• Micro Degrees will be rewarded with an equivalent of 5 ECTS.
• Micro Degrees are offered to non-regular students and require a fee of €900.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills as provided in the Prep courses.

General Information

• Teaching Format: Experience
• Total Workload Master: NA
• Total Workload MBA: 100h (40h/60h) / 4 ECTS
• Total Workload Micro Degree: NA
• Module coordinator: tbd
• Examinations: Quizzes, presentation(s), essay(s)/paper(s), project report(s), written exam (tbd) - Details will be announced with course start.
• Offered: Odd quarters