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Fundamentals of IT Security

Summary

The course provides an explanation of basic security mechanisms of communication in computer networks, solution and analysis of secure communication in modern computer systems, knowledge of basic cryptographic algorithms, and application of applications for minimization of security risks. Students will gain practical skills and will be able to design and implement simple security solutions in ICT environments such as network monitoring, certificate usage and functionality, configuration and management of a simple VPN network, configuration of firewall and basic network trapping tools.

Literature

STALLINGS W. Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice (8th Edition). Pearson: 8th Ed., 2023. ISBN 978-1292437484 .
KONHEIM A. Computer Security and cryptography. JWS, Inc., 2007. ISBN: 978-0-471-94783-7 
MEHIC M., RASS S., FAZIO P., VOZŇÁK M. Quantum Key Distribution Networks. Springer Nature: 1st ed., 2022. ISBN 978-3031066078 .

Advised literature

KAUFMAN CH., PERLMAN R., SPECINER M. Network Security, Private Communication in a Public World. Prentice Hall: 2nd ed., 2002. ISBN 0130460192 .
MITNICK K. D., SIMON W. L., Wozniak K. W. The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security. Wiley, 2003. ISBN 076454280X .


Language of instruction čeština, angličtina
Code 440-8601
Abbreviation ZBvIT
Course title Fundamentals of IT Security
Coordinating department Department of Telecommunications
Course coordinator prof. Ing. Miroslav Vozňák, Ph.D.