IS622- Advanced topics in information security

The objective of this course is to explore some of the advanced topics in information security arena adopting a research-centric approach. The deliverables of this course consist of four main components: 1) Introductory lectures to security in today’s computing, covering various aspects of security such as security fundamentals, security in programs, operating systems, networks and databases. 2) A brief overview and discussions of research methods and resources for graduate studies. 3) A thorough study of selected topics in security in a research-based setting. Examples of selected topics may include research work in security engineering, security economics, computer security and privacy, C4I systems, usable security and privacy, and security modeling and evaluation methods. 4) A research paper component.
Students completing this course should be better able to explore and conduct structured research into those multidisciplinary areas of security and privacy in today’s computing environments. This course also aims at advancing research and presentation skills, thesis and paper writing, and paper critique abilities.
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