Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English.

Recommended previous knowledge

IKT624 or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to:

  • have thorough insight into current research topics in CSIRTs
  • be able to do research work related to incident response handling, CSIRTs and IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems)

Contents

The course will cover the following:

  • In-depth review of current implementations of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs).
  • Model-based analysis of selected CSIRTs based on cases from literature and/or organisations (if available).
  • The role of CSIRTs as emergent Cyber Security Reporting Systems.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, seminars, guided self-study, system dynamics modelling, writing assignments.

Examination requirements

Approved project report.

Examinations

Oral examination. Pass/Fail.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
IKT614 – Dynamics of Computer Security Incident Response Teams. 5
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