School of Computer Science - Module 20010 (2005)

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Module 20010 (2005)

Syllabus page 2005/2006

06-20010
Secure Programming
Level 4/M

Unassigned

10 credits in Semester 2

The Module Description is a strict subset of this Syllabus Page. (The University module description has not yet been checked against the School's.)

Changes and updates

New module for 2006/07.

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Outline

The module presents secure programming principles and architectures, focussing on Java. It also introduces some other secure platforms such as smart cards and trusted platforms.

Aims

The aims of this module are to:

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:		Assessed by:
1	explain the Java security architecture, such as sandboxing, the class loader, access control and permissions	Examination
2	explain and evaluate currently used architectures in internet applications	Examination, Continuous Assessment
3	evaluate Java applications in relation to their security	Examination, Continuous Assessment

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

06-17417 (Computer Security)

Teaching

Teaching Methods:

Lectures

Contact Hours:

15-20

Assessment

Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
The continuous assessment will consist of a report.

Recommended Books

Title	Author(s)	Publisher, Date
Secure Coding: Principles and Practices	M G Graff & K R Van Wyk	O'Reilly, 2003
Java Security (2nd ed.)	Scott Oaks	O'Reilly, 2001

Detailed Syllabus

Secure programming principles
- Language design
- Secure implementation
- Mobile code
- Code injection
- Buffer overflows
Secure software architectures
- The Java sandbox
- Other virtual machines
Secure platforms
- Smart cards
- Trusted platforms
Case studies

Last updated: 12 Nov 2005

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