Internet Security and Privacy

About this programme

This course is about communicating securely over the Internet. By secure we mean: knowing who we are talking to, that no one has tampered with our messages and that no one can eavesdropped on our conversation. To do this we need the help of cryptography. Using the tools of cryptography we can construct protocols that fulfill our requirements. Choose semester and course offering to see current information and more about the course, such as course syllabus, study period, and application information. Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format. in order to gain in-depth knowledge of the technologies used to create secure communication protocols. Knowledge of computer networks, 6 credits, equivalent to completed course EP1100/IK1203/IK2218/EP2120. Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability. The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years. In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see: http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex. This course overlaps with IV1013 Introduction to computer security, only one of IK2206, IV1013 can be included in the degree.