CS 665 Advanced Computer Security
This graduate course explores topics in computer security. We focus on reading recent research papers. There is also a heavy emphasis on writing reviews of the papers we read. Students have opportunities to present the key ideas of a paper to the class. Students also write a survey paper on a current topic in the field.
Winter 2018 Class Meetings
Winter 2018 Class Meetings: 120 TMCB Tu/Th 3:00-4:15
Prerequisites: CS 465, CS Graduate Student or Instructor Consent
Instructors
Dr. Kent Seamons
Office: 2230 TMCB
Phone: 801-422-3722
Email: seamons –AT– cs dot byu dot edu
Office hours: by appointment
Objectives
Develop a deep understanding of some state-of-the-art computer security research topics
Improve critical analysis skills
Improve technical writing skills
Improve verbal presentation skills
Gain experience identifying a research topic
Learning Activities
Guidelines for writing paper reviews
Length - 300-400 words
Format - pdf
What is the key contribution of the paper. Summarize the main points (1 paragraph)
Discuss strengths (1 paragraph)
Discuss weaknesses (1-2 paragraphs)
What questions do you have about the paper?
What recommendations do you have to improve the paper or build on the results
If you run short of things to talk about, focus on summarizing the paper concisely
Organization
Grade Distribution
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