CS 858 – Hot Topics in Computer and Communications Security Winter 2009 Introduction
Urs Hengartner2CS HoTCCS Overview Goals Organization Survey of Topics
Urs Hengartner3CS HoTCCS Goals Research wise Introduce current research problems in computer and communications security Study proposed solutions Hopefully come up with new solutions Research project Grad-student skills Reviewing papers Giving presentations
Urs Hengartner4CS HoTCCS Overview Goals Organization Survey of Topics
Urs Hengartner5CS HoTCCS Meetings Time: TT 1-2:20pm Location: MC 2036B Office hour: Tuesdays 3-4pm or by appt
Urs Hengartner6CS HoTCCS Prerequisites No formal prerequisites Basic knowledge of computer systems and networks helpful Wide range of papers Systems, probability, hardware, HCI, economics, cryptanalysis
Urs Hengartner7CS HoTCCS Lectures First four lectures given by me Short introduction to cryptography and security Advice on giving talks Sample projects Research overview Following lectures: Two students will each present and lead a discussion on a research paper See course website for reading list and schedule
Urs Hengartner8CS HoTCCS Grading Paper presentations: 25% Paper reviews: 15% Class participation: 10% Includes presentation feedback Research project :50%
Urs Hengartner9CS HoTCCS Paper Review Goal: learn what makes a good paper So that you can write your own good papers Every student should read the two mandatory papers before each lecture See course website for papers Every student should submit a review for one of the two papers before class Using submission system, see later You will see each others’ (anonymized) reviews
Urs Hengartner10CS HoTCCS Paper Presentation Goal: practice your presentation skills Every student should present two research papers during term Workshop/conference-style presentation Present work as it is your own Carefully prepare your slides Will give some advice on Thursday About 25 minutes Send me your slides before lecture
Urs Hengartner11CS HoTCCS Paper Discussion Discussion follows presentation Presenter of paper gives his/her opinion about paper Presenter comes up with interesting questions and leads a discussion About 15 minutes
Urs Hengartner12CS HoTCCS Presentation Feedback Feedback is essential for training speaking skills Every student should submit a review for each presentation by 5pm the day after a presentation Using submission system, see later Look at review form before preparing your presentation Presenter will see (anonymized) feedback
Urs Hengartner13CS HoTCCS Submission System We will use a conference review system for gathering and distributing paper and presentation reviews Accessible from course website I will create your accounts, using the address from which you send me your paper preferences (see later) Once I have assigned papers, go to the submission system, enter your address, and click on “Mail me my password”
Urs Hengartner14CS HoTCCS Submission System (cont.) For papers, you are a PC member, since PC members can see each others’ (anonymized) reviews Click on “PC Members” and “Review the papers” When done reviewing, choose “Finalize, I am done editing” Now you can see other students’ finalized reviews You need to review only one of the two mandatory papers. For the second one, set the review type to “dummy” and finalize
Urs Hengartner15CS HoTCCS Submission System (cont.) For presentations, you are a reviewer. Reviewer cannot see each others’ reviews, only the presenter can Click on “Reviewer”, instead of “PC Members” If you are a presenter, click on “Author” to see the (anonymized) finalized reviews for your presentation
Urs Hengartner16CS HoTCCS Paper Selection Due January 11 Reading list available on course website 1.For each discussed topic, choose two papers if topic is discussed on two days one paper if on one day If no choice for a topic, I’ll assume that any paper is fine with you 2.Order your choices (16 in total) 3.Optionally, indicate for your top choice(s) why you want to present them
Urs Hengartner17CS HoTCCS Project Goal: novel research in the area of security, cryptography, or privacy Might lead to workshop/conference submission Free to choose your topic Instructor will present sample topics In groups of two Proposal: February 13 Presentation: March 31 and April2 Write-up: Middle of April
Urs Hengartner18CS HoTCCS Overview Goals Organization Survey of Topics