Secure Electronic Commerce, 2010

ANA ISABEL GONZÁLEZ-TABLAS FERRERES
JOSÉ MARÍA DE FUENTES GARCÍA-ROMERO DE TEJADA
ARTURO RIBAGORDA GARNACHO
Department of Computer Science
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Area:
Computer Science
Degree:
Computer Science Engineering
September, 2010
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4 hours / week
6 credits
PRERREQUISITES AND RECOMMENDED PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
In order to study SEC, the student must know: Cryptography and Security in Information Technologies.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT
In this course we will study the threats and vulnerabilities in electronic commerce. Also, the security measures and mechanisms which are applicable in electronic commerce will be analyzed.
OBJETIVES: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Learn about threats, attacks and vulnerabilities in electronic commerce.
• Study and analyze security protocols/services that have application to electronic commerce systems.
TEACHING MATERIAL
Lecture notes (slides) and laboratory exercises material.
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES OR PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENTS
Exam (40%), laboratory exercises (40%) and research work (20%).
Course Contents