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IPLUSO 22253

Computer Security and Cyberattacks

Cybersecurity
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The course unit Computer Security and Cyberattacks aims to enrich the student's knowledge in identifying cybersecurity threats to an organization's networks and systems. Topics will be addressed such as the distinction between cybercriminals and  Ethical Hackers, intrusion detection systems, network security fundamentals, among others. Thus, the student will have a set of tools that can support the organization in creating a cybersecurity strategy, knowing the various types of attacks and threats. Throughout the semester, several projects will be carried out to complement the student's knowledge and, if possible, the presence of experts in the area to share their experience, giving an operational view of cybersecurity in organizations in Portugal.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Information security Security Threat Reports Most common web vulnerabilities Common Terminologies Information security elements Security related statistics Attack on social networking systems for identity theft threat handling Threat characteristics Internal threat External threat Sniffing Malware Backdoors Virus Worms Trojans Passwords Authentication Mechanisms password cracker Modus operandi of an attacker using a password cracker Web attack classification Creation of attack dictionaries Cryptography public key encryption RSA Digital Signature disk encryption Attacks on ciphers Server and web application security Types of Attacks (XSS, SQL Injection, Code Injection) Wireless Networks (Security and Composition) Intrusion Detection Systems Firewalls Hacking Cycle Ethical Hacking Network Security and Security Policies
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Cibersecurity threats identification. Intrusion Detection Systems. Encryption and digital signatures. Network security fundamentals. Network Authentication Tools. Ethical Hacking Principles.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    S., William, B., Lawrie - Computer Security: Principles and Practice. 4ª Edição. Pearson, ISBN-10: 9780134794105, D., Mark, T. Matt - Mastering Windows Security and Hardening - Secure and protect your Windows environment from intruders, malware attacks, and other cyber threats, 2020, Packt Publishing, ISBN-10: 9781839214288, 1839214287  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Utilization of simulation systems whenever possible
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não