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System Security
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:46
Abstract
The first part of the course covers general security concepts and hardware-based support for security.In the second part, the focus is on system design and methodologies for building secure systems.
Objective
In this lecture, students learn about the security requirements and capabilities that are expected from modern hardware, operating systems, and other software environments. An overview of available technologies, algorithms and standards is given, with which these requirements can be met.
Content
The first part of the lecture covers hardware-based security concepts. Topics include the concept of physical and software-based side channel attacks on hardware resources, architectural support for security (e.g., memory management and permissions, disk encryption), and trusted execution environments (Intel SGX, ARM TrustZone, AMD SEV, and RISC-V Keystone). In the second part, the focus is on system design and methodologies for building secure systems. Topics include: common software faults (e.g., buffer overflows, etc.), bug-detection, writing secure software (design, architecture, QA, testing), compiler-supported security (e.g., control-flow integrity), and language-supported security (e.g., memory safety). Along the lectures, model cases will be elaborated and evaluated in the exercises.
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Course Webpage
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC , WBZ
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- Keine
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | System Security |
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2 h weekly |
| exercise |
System Security
The exercises begin in the second week of the semester.
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2 h weekly |
| independent project | System Security | No time listed | 2 h weekly |
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Computers and Networks (The core courses and specialisation courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialise in the area of "Computers and Networks", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
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Core Courses (These core courses are particularly recommended for the field of "Computers and Networks". You may choose core courses form other fields in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 24 credits must be obtained from core courses during the MSc EEIT.)
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Advanced Core Courses (Advanced core courses bring students to gain in-depth knowledge of the chosen specialization. They are MSc level only.)
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Major Courses (A total of 42 CP must be achieved during the Master Programme. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
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Core Subjects (These core subjects are particularly recommended for the field of "Computers and Networks".)
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