Information Security

Our society is dominated by the increasing role of computerised systems. However, as a side effect, the society becomes increasingly vulnerable to misuse of such systems. A large number of private Windows computers are infected with malware, privacy-leaks are commonplace in the Internet, and highly sophisticated malware like Stuxnet is targeting industrial installations. This explains the growing interest in and importance of computer security and privacy protection. The Kerckhoffs Computer Security specialization aims at educating those who will occupy the leading positions in this field.

Programme mentor

This is a joint programme of three Dutch universities: the Radboud University Nijmegen (RU), the Technical University Eindhoven (TU/e) and the University Twente (UT). Participating students will have to take subjects and sit interim examinations at other universities. Some of the courses are given as tele-lectures.

The general aim is that students travel one day per week to another university and attend local courses or tele-lectures on the other days of the week.

Visit the website of The Kerckhoffs Institute for more information on all courses and the course programme.

Course programme

Basic subjects

Content of the course programme: 6 basic subjects of 6 credits each:

1) Mandatory for students starting in the academic year 2011 or later. (previous Introduction to computer security)

Advanced subjects

At least 3 of the following 9 advanced subjects of 6 credits each:

Elective subjects

Other subjects to obtain the minimally required number of 120 credits may be chosen from the subjects offered by other specializations.

Mandatory (45 EC)

Graduation supervision is organized by the programme mentor.

Subjects for Homologation