Learning objectives

The course aims to introduce the main properties underlying computer security. Provide an overview of the main vulnerabilities and ways of attacking the security of applications, systems, and networks. Introduce the main security mechanisms to protect applications, networks, and systems from security attacks At the end of the course, the student will: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main vulnerabilities exploited to violate fundamental security properties and the protection measures that can be implemented to mitigate cyber-attacks; Know how to apply the knowledge acquired to deal with practical and laboratory activities relating to attack methods and to use the main security mechanisms by analyzing how these protection tools are implemented in real systems; Be able to propose appropriate solutions (technical and/or design choices) based on the problem to be addressed and aligned with current security standards; ability to discusss the level of security of an application, system or network and propose suitable protection measures; Be able to autonomously gain knowledge of new security tools and applications and to design secure applications, systems, and networks.