Security Reading Group

Course Description

Course Structure

Before each session, students will have to read the assigned papers (at least one, possibly two) and submit a one-page reading critique for each paper.
The reading critique has a maximum length of 1 page and needs to include a couple of paragraphs summarizing the paper, 3 positive aspects of the paper, and 3 constructive criticisms of the paper.
The reading critiques are expected to show that the student understands the contributions, as well as the limitations of the solutions proposed in the paper.
Each paper will be presented by a student or an invited speaker. The presentations will typically last 25-30 minutes and will be followed by questions and a discussion about the paper.

In addition, we will feature one conference rump session, where each person attending the session (regardless if a student)
will select a paper from a previously selected and recent security conference and present it in 7 minutes, followed by a 5 minute discussion about the paper.
We may also feature an improv presentation session, which Boris promises will be fun! (more details later in the semester)

Grading

Syllabus