Written exam (oral exam if the number of participants is small), exercises can be Bonus points will be considered into the exam.

The lecture covers the following topics: Principles of Network Security, Cryptographic Methods, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentication, Application Layer Security, Transport Layer Security, Virtual Private Networks, Layer-2 Security, Perimeter Security, Anonymization, Blockchain, Advanced Topics; the lecture is accompanied by an extensive tutorial, which illustrates and deepens the acquired knowledge with practical examples.

Students have a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of network security. They are able to apply their acquired problem-solving skills in new and unfamiliar contexts. They are able to acquire new knowledge and skills independently and to exchange information, ideas, problems and solutions with experts on a scientific level.

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