CS 858 – Hot Topics in Computer and Communications Security Winter 2009 Introduction Overview Goals Organization Survey of Topics Urs Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 2 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 Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 3 Overview Goals Organization Survey of Topics Urs Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 4 Meetings Time: TT 1-2:20pm Location: MC 2036B Office hour: Tuesdays 3-4pm or by appt Urs Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 5 Prerequisites No formal prerequisites Basic knowledge of computer systems and networks helpful Wide range of papers Systems, probability, hardware, HCI, economics, cryptanalysis Urs Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 6 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 Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 7 Grading Paper presentations: Paper reviews: Class participation: 25% 15% 10% Includes presentation feedback Research project : Urs Hengartner 50% CS 858 - HoTCCS 8 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 Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 9 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 Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 10 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 Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 11 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 Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 12 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 email address from which you send me your paper preferences (see later) Once I have assigned papers, go to the submission system, enter your email address, and click on “Mail me my password” Urs Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 13 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 Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 14 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 Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 15 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 Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 16 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 Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 17 Overview Goals Organization Survey of Topics Urs Hengartner CS 858 - HoTCCS 18
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