Course Details

This is a graduate-level course on Advanced Computer Security and Privacy. We will meet three times a week MWF 8-9:15 am (Sorry it's a bit early, but hey good reason to wake up early!). However we will have several weeks of no classes to work on project.  Please see the schedule below to know about which classes are canceled.

Time: 8-9:15 am on MWF.
Location: CS 1257

We will use this Google Jamboard for online discussion.  (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.):

(Sept 7 - Sept 30): Jamboard-1 Links to an external site.

(Oct 1 - Oct 29): Jamboard-2 Links to an external site.

(Nov 1 - Dec 14): Jamboard-2 Links to an external site.

Office Hours: On request. Send me an email to meet.

Assignments.

There are four main assignments of the class:

1. (25 pts) 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 7 am on the day of the class. Remember to be precise, critical, but constructive while reviewing. Avoid common pitfalls Links to an external site.. See here for some idea about the review format.
2. (10 pts) Paper presentation. (Group of 1-2) 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. (15 pts) Attack presentation. (Group of 2) 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.
4. (50 pts) Project. (Group of 2-3) 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 coordinate with the scheduling czar (Abigail M. & Libby M.) to schedule all of your presentations. Please email both with the dates on which you want to present.  

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

Schedule (Fall 2022)