Master of Computer Science (IT Security)

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Dr. Tran Duc Khanh

Dominik Eirich

Author of Guide

Dr. Tran Duc Khanh

Dominik Eirich

Major modules

Semester

Module

ECTS

Semester 1

Computer Forensics

6

Cryptography

6

Applied Artificial Intelligence

6

Selected Topics in IT Security

6

Culture and Language I

5

Semester 2

Security Protocols and Infrastructures

6

Cloud Computing Technologies

6

Advanced Topics Communication Networks

6

Project System Development 1

7,5

Economical and Social Management/ Future of working

5

Semester 3

Automotive Security

6

Software Product Line Engineering

6

Logic

6

Project System Development 2

7,5

Advanced Seminar

5

Semester 4

Thesis's Master

30

Total

120

 

Books & eBooks

Books
Cover: Cryptography algorithms: a guide to algorithms in blockchain, quantum cryptography, zero-knowledge protocols, and homomorphic encryption

Cryptography algorithms: a guide to algorithms in blockchain, quantum cryptography, zero-knowledge protocols, and homomorphic encryption

Massimo Bertaccini · 2022
Description
This book introduces both classical and modern cryptographic methods, including zero-knowledge proofs, elliptic curves, and quantum cryptography. It provides hands-on examples to understand, implement, and even break algorithms.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: Security in computing

Security in computing

Charles P. Pfleeger; Shari Lawrence Pfleeger; Jonathan Margulies · 2015
Description
The field of computer security changes rapidly, but the underlying problems remain largely unchanged. In this book, you'll find a progression that shows how current complex attacks are often instances of more fundamental concepts.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: Computer security: principles and practice

Computer security: principles and practice

William Stallings; Lawrie Brown · 2015
Description
This book provides integrated, comprehensive, and up-to-date coverage of the broad range of topics in computer and network security. It includes pedagogical features and strong support for research and modeling projects.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: Deep learning

Deep learning

Ian Goodfellow; Yoshua Bengio; Aaron Courville · 2016
Description
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to deep learning, covering foundational mathematics, key techniques, and real-world applications such as natural language processing and computer vision.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: Computer & internet security: a hands-on approach

Computer & internet security: a hands-on approach

Wenliang Du · 2019
Description
This book teaches computer and internet security through a hands-on approach. Each security principle is illustrated with a series of activities that help readers experiment with and understand the concepts in depth.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: Computer networks

Computer networks

Andrew S. Tanenbaum; Nick Feamster; David Wetherall · 2021
Description
This book explains how networks work from the inside out, beginning with the physical layer and moving through transmission systems, network protocols, and applications.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: Security engineering: a guide to building dependable distributed systems

Security engineering: a guide to building dependable distributed systems

Ross Anderson · 2020
Description
This book teaches how to design, implement, and test systems that can withstand both errors and attacks. It explores the principles and practice of security engineering in distributed systems.
Source: WorldCat
eBooks
Cover: User's guide to cryptography and standards

User's guide to cryptography and standards

Alexander W. Dent; Chris J. Mitchell · 2004
Description
This practical guide to cryptography focuses on real-world applications rather than theory, making it ideal for professionals in computer and network security. It covers essential standardized techniques to help protect valuable corporate data from growing cyber threats.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: IT security controls: a guide to corporate standards and frameworks

IT security controls: a guide to corporate standards and frameworks

Virgilio Viegas; Oben Kuyucu · 2022
Description
This book proposes a comprehensive approach to the implementation of IT security controls with a clear and visual framework for compliance with leading standards and regulatory frameworks used by central banks worldwide.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: Security in cyberspace: targeting nations, infrastructures, individuals

Security in cyberspace: targeting nations, infrastructures, individuals

Giampiero Giacomello · 2014
Description
This collection of essays provides a deeper understanding of the risks, perceptions, and myths surrounding cybersecurity by examining it across three levels: nation-states, Internet infrastructure and stakeholders, and individuals.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: Enterprise-Grande IT Security for small and medium businesses

Enterprise-Grande IT Security for small and medium businesses

Denny Cherry · 2022
Description
This book covers multi-factor authentication, firewalls, zero-trust environments, network segmentation, remote access solutions, and the human factors of security—often an organization’s greatest vulnerability.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: Computer security handbook

Computer security handbook

Seymour Bosworth; Michel E. Kabay; Eric Whyne · 2014
Description
This comprehensive handbook offers guidance from top professionals on minimizing the risks of computer security breaches. It provides best practices to prevent hacking, fraud, human error, and natural disasters.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: Fundamentals of database systems

Fundamentals of database systems

Ramez Elmasri; Shamkant B. Navathe · 2016
Description
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to database principles, focusing on data modeling, database design, query languages, and implementation techniques essential for building effective applications.
Source: WorldCat
Cover: Deep learning with Python

Deep learning with Python

François Chollet · 2018
Description
This hands-on book introduces deep learning using Keras through practical code examples. By the end, readers are equipped to design and implement deep learning models for real-world projects.
Source: WorldCat

 

Journals & Databases

Physical Journals
The current issues of the journals can be found in the VGU library. 

 

Journals

Open Access

Subscribed

Databases

Open Access

Subscribed

eDictionary & Encyclopedia

Open Access

 

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