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Course Description IMT5072 - Authentication (2005/2006)

LevelPostgraduate
ECTS Credits5
DurationAutumn
First half of semester
LanguageEnglish
Prerequisite(s)

    30 ECTS from Master of Information Security

    Aim

    Give the students an improved understanding of
    * different authentication methods for example passwods/PIN, fingerprint, facial recognition, iris, tokens.
    * how authentication methods can be tested

    Content

    * Authentication in a security context. What can one assume with respect to adversary capabilities?
    * Selected authentication methods for example passwods/PIN, fingerprint, facial recognition, iris, tokens.

    Study MethodsLectures, Project Works, Tutoring
    AssessmentThe portfolio is composed of one written test and one project assignment. Presentation portfolio is identical to work portfolio, there are no oppurtunities for improving already delivered parts, but the final grade will be based on an evaluation of the entire portfolio.
    Grading SystemAlphabetical Scale, A (best) - F (fail)
    Course RequirementsNone