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This is a graduate-level course on computer security and privacy. We will meet at most thrice a week MWF 8-9:15 (Sorry it's a bit early, but hey good reason to wake up early!). Please see the schedule below to know about which classes are canceled.

The class is online, and we will meet via Zoom: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/99537888727 Links to an external site. (Password is in the announcement.)

We will use this Google Jamboard for online discussion (There is a limit of 20 slides!!!).  (You might have to use your own Google account to  access this board. (This is the best tool I could think of, but I am open to suggestions.):

(Jan 27 - Feb 3): https://jamboard.google.com/d/178R9aQpM41r8jXsbarSARupE6zcSdLg9Rf1gWqgRjyI/edit?usp=sharing Links to an external site..

(Feb 5 - Feb 28 ): https://jamboard.google.com/d/1yTd4wM3t3WwQZ54soWRptb672mJnzpTu03z9cxOtzp0/edit?usp=sharing Links to an external site.
(Mar 3 - May 1): https://jamboard.google.com/d/1CvHye3D-jyucQJRAxEsibeZ5RbXxq2XzFq1LVBNxuQ4/edit?usp=sharing Links to an external site.

 

Office Hours: Thu 9-10am CT.  Same Zoom link. (Please email me before joining):

 

There are four main assignments of the class:

  1. Paper reviews/discussions. (Individual) In every session, we will discuss 1 paper (or 2 in a couple of lectures). You have to read the paper(s) and write detailed reviews before 6 am on the day of the class. Remember to be precise, positive, and constructive while reviewing. Avoid common pitfalls Links to an external site.. See this paper review format.
  2. Paper presentation. (Group) You have to present one of the papers in the class. You can use the slides from the authors' or conference website. You can meet me early to make sure your presentation is up to the mark. This can be done in a group of 2.
  3. Attack presentation. (Group) Present one cool security attack in the class. This is, again, a group assignment with group size 2.  See here for some suggestions on attacks to demonstrate in the class.

    Please use this google form to schedule your presentations: https://forms.gle/NdGDaekDFsvEbxMQ6 Links to an external site.

  4. Project. (Group) The substantial part of the course is to work on a long project. You have to pick a topic to explore. Bonus points for coming up with your own project idea. Else, here are some project ideas and more details.

Please refer to Course Syllabus for academic integrity, inclusion, diversity, and accommodation for students with different abilities.

Schedule (Spring 2021)