Computer Security basically just means wearing
a ski mask on the internet.
Overview
Lecture location: Social Sciences 136
Lecture time: TTh, 11:45AM to 1:00PM
Instructor: Dr. Tyler Bletsch
Email: Tyler.Bletsch AT duke.edu
Office Hours: Tue/Thu 4pm-5pm in Hudson 106
Teaching Assistants:
Neil Dhar (neil.dhar AT duke.edu) and
Rui Zhang (rui.zhang AT duke.edu)
TA Office Hours: TBD
Links:
- Piazza forum - get help and discuss course material
- Sakai - submit code and see grades
- GradeScope - submit homework assignments and get feedback
- Feedback form - send anonymous feedback to the instructor
Schedule
Note: this course and its agenda were derived from a version I co-taught at NC State in 2015.
Syllabus & policies
Course synopsis
An intense trip through many facets of computer and information security. Includes discussion and practical exercises in risk management, threat modeling, applied cryptography, malicious software, network security, intrusion detection and prevention, software and OS security, auditing and forensics, reverse engineering, and social engineering.Includes *many* hands-on security assignments.
Should be fun.
Pre-requisites for grad students: ECE 650 (Systems Programming and Engineering) or instructor consent.
Pre-requisites for undergrad students: Computer Science 310/ECE 353 (Operating Systems). Will also need basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, that network switches exist, layer 2 vs layer 3). This can be provided by ECE/COMPSCI 356 (Network Architecture), personal experience, or self-education in parallel with the course. Nevermind, I just put this into the course.
If you feel you have an OS and networking background but are missing the above pre-reqs, just contact me.
Grading breakdown
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Homeworks | 60% |
| Exam 1 | 10% |
| Exam 2 | 10% |
| Final exam | 20% |
Homework
You are expected to complete the homework individually unless otherwise stated. However, you may discuss topics covered in the class.Late homework submissions incur penalties as follows:
- Submission is 0-24 hours late: total score is multiplied by 0.9
- Submission is 24-48 hours late: total score is multiplied by 0.8
- Submission is more than 48 hours late: total score is multiplied by the Planck constant (as measured in J·s)
NOTE: If you feel in advance that you may need an extension, contact the instructor. We can work with you if you see a scheduling problem coming, but extensions cannot be granted at or near the due date!
Your homework grade will be based on what you submit to Sakai and when you submit it.
Grade appeals
All regrade requests must be in writing. Email the TA with your questions. After speaking with the TA, if you still have concerns, contact the instructor.All regrade requests must be submitted to the instructor no later than 1 week after the assignment was returned to you.
Academic integrity
I take academic integrity extremely seriously. Academic misconduct will not be tolerated, and all suspected violations of the Duke Honor Code will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct (for undergraduates) or the departmental Director of Graduate Studies (for graduate students). A student found responsible for academic dishonesty faces formal disciplinary action, which may include suspension. A student twice suspended automatically faces a minimum 5-year separation from Duke University.In addition to the measures taken by the university, the affected assignment(s) will receive zero credit, or possibly -100% in egregious cases.
If you are considering this course of action, please see me instead, and we can work something out! I want every student in my course to be successful.