Enterprise and IT Security (ENITS)

Do you aspire to a leadership position in the field of IT security? The advanced, comprehensive Master’s degree program Enterprise and IT Security (ENITS) of Offenburg University will open the doors for you and help you to achieve your goal.

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Anonymity and Surveillance

Prerequisite

Recommended Knowledge and Courses:

  • Computer Networks (Computernetze)
  • Network Security (Netzwerksicherheit)
  • Applied Cryptanalysis
Teaching methods Lecture/Seminar
Learning target / Competences

After successful participation in the course students shall be able to:

  • have knowledge of basic terms and concepts of anonymity and privacy protection in computer networks
  • describe attacks on anonymous network communication and the exchange of sensitive data and explain defense mechanisms
  • explain selected anonymization technologies (such as anonymizers, digital mixers, remailer systems and TOR) and their functionality as well as OTR technologies
Duration 1
Hours per week 4.0
Overview
Classes 60
Individual / Group work: 120
Workload 180
ECTS 6.0
Credits and grades

written exam, 90 min. (K90, Anonymity and Surveillance) and oral presentation (RE, Seminar Anonymity and Surveillance)

Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Daniel Hammer

Recommended semester 1
Frequency Every 2nd sem.
Usability

A comprehensive understanding of the basic technologies of protection against surveillance and (industrial) espionage and anonymous communication in computer networks is in increasing demand by IT-sector employers.

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