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CS 1653 - Applied Cryptography and Network Security Summer 2023 |
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Contact Information |
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Course Description |
The goal of this course is to provide
students with the necessary conceptual background and hands-on experience to
understand the most common cryptographic algorithms and protocols and how to
use them to secure distributed applications and computer networks. |
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Prerequisites |
CS 0449 and CS 1501 |
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Textbook |
Bishop:
Matt Bishop, Computer
Security: Art and Science (2nd Edition), Addison-Wesley,
ISBN-13: 9780321712332 Stallings: William Stallings and Lawrie Brown,
Computer Security: Principles and Practice (4th Edition), Pearson,
ISBN-13: 9780134794105 Optional
references: 1.
KPS: Charlie Kaufman, Radia Perlman, and
Mike Speciner, Network Security: Private
Communication in a Public World (2nd Edition), Prentice Hall, ISBN-10:
0133744051 2.
Ross Anderson, Security Engineering,
Wiley 3.
Charles Pfleeger
and Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, Security in
Computing, Prentice Hall 4.
Schneier: Bruce Schneier, Applied
Cryptography (2nd Edition), Wiley 5.
John Viega and Gary McGraw, Building Secure
Software, Addison-Wesley |
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Grading Policy |
Course Project (35%): This semester, we will apply the concepts learned in class
through a semester-long project that will be carried out in groups of 3.
The project will be split into five distinct phases that refine and build
upon one another. Tentative deadlines are listed below. Late submissions
will not be accepted. There will be meetings with me and the TA to discuss
the deliverables before and after submission. The project deliverables must be
your own team's work. Do not look at the solution of any other team (or even
part of it), and do not let anyone else look at yours (or even part of it).
Each team should figure out the solutions by themselves --- do not ask
anyone how to solve the project, and do not seek the answer from some other
source. Midterm and Final
exams (30%): 18% on higher grade
and 12% on lower. Make-up exams can be scheduled well in advance. The exams
are in-person and non-cumulative. Programming Assignments (15%): Three programming assignments worth 5% each. Late
submissions are allowed for up to two days with a 10% reduction per late day.
After two days, the assignment grade is zero. The assignments will be handed
out using Github Classroom and submitted on the Gradescope platform. This must be your own
individual work. Do not look at the solution of anyone (or even part of it),
and do not let anyone else look at yours (or even part of it). You should figure
out the solutions by yourself --- do not ask anyone how to solve the problem,
and do not seek the answer from some other source. Students are expected to
have a backup disk (or storage somewhere) for every assignment they turn in.
In this way, if there is any problem with the copy that is handed in the
backup can be used for grading purposes. Homework Assignments (10%): Ten homework assignments worth 1% each. Late
submissions are allowed with a 10% reduction per late day. In-class participation (10%): Tophat questions almost every lecture. The join code is 246844. Please note that the grades posted on
Canvas, especially the final letter grade, are tentative. |
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Important Dates
(Tentative) |
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Weekly Schedule (Tentative) |
Other Readings
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Communication Policy |
Please reach out to the teaching team as
early as possible and as frequently as possible. You can reach the course
instructor during student support hours and on Piazza
(you can send public and private messages. You can also post anonymously). Please expect a response within 72 hours.
Any other communication method (e.g., email) is not recommended. |
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Your Well-being Matters |
College/Graduate
school can be an exciting and challenging time for students. Taking time to
maintain your well-being and seek appropriate support can help you achieve
your goals and lead a fulfilling life. It can be helpful to remember that we
all benefit from assistance and guidance at times, and there are many
resources available to support your well-being while you are at Pitt. You are
encouraged to visit Thrive@Pitt to learn more about well-being and the many campus
resources available to help you thrive. If you or anyone you know experiences overwhelming academic
stress, persistent difficult feelings and/or challenging life events, you are
strongly encouraged to seek support. In addition to
reaching out to friends and loved ones, consider connecting with a faculty
member you trust for assistance connecting to helpful resources. The University Counseling Center is
also here for you. You can call 412-648-7930 at any time to connect with a
clinician. If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, please call the
University Counseling Center at any time at 412-648-7930. You can also
contact Resolve Crisis Network at 888-796-8226. If the situation is life
threatening, call Pitt Police at 412-624-2121 or dial 911. |
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Health and
Safety Statement |
I would like to emphasize that
my number one concern is your safety and health, both physical and
mental. My goal is for every one of you to succeed in
the course. I am here to support you and I will remain understanding
and flexible given
the challenges that we are all facing together. The
lectures and some recitations will be recorded, and the recorded sessions
include your participation. The recorded sessions will be made available
through Canvas and only to this term's class. During
this pandemic, it is extremely important that you abide by the public health regulations, the University of Pittsburgh's health standards and guidelines, and Pitt's Health Rules. These rules have been
developed to protect the health and safety of all of us. The University's requirements for face coverings will at a
minimum be consistent with CDC guidance and masks are required indoors
(campus buildings and shuttles) on campuses in which COVID-19 Community
Levels are High. This means that when COVID-19 Community Levels are High, you
must wear a face covering that properly covers your nose and mouth when you
are in the classroom. If you do not comply, you will be asked to leave class.
It is your responsibility to have the required face covering when entering a
university building or classroom. Masks are optional indoors for campuses in
which county levels are Medium or Low. Be aware of your Community Level as it changes each Thursday. Read answers to frequently asked questions regarding face
coverings. For the most up-to-date information and guidance, please visit
the Power of
Pitt site and check your Pitt email for updates before each class. If
you are required to isolate or quarantine, become sick, or are unable to come
to class, contact me as soon as possible to discuss arrangements.
Arrangements include, but are not limited to, providing a Zoom link to join
class remotely. |
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Students with
Disabilities |
If you have a
disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are
encouraged to contact both your instructor and Disability
Resources and Services (DRS), 140 William Pitt Union, (412) 648-7890,
drsrecep@pitt.edu, (412) 228-5347 for P3 ASL users, as early as possible in
the term. DRS will verify your disability and determine reasonable
accommodations for this course. |
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Academic
Integrity |
Pay attention to the following examples of cheating, which
include: Sharing
code: either by copying, retyping, looking at, or
supplying a copy of a file from this or a previous semester. Describing
code: Verbal description of code from one person to
another. Coaching:
Helping your friend to write a lab, line by line. Copying:
Copying code from the Web or another student. You are only allowed to use code that we provide you. Searching:
Searching the Web for solutions or for any advice on the lab.
You may find it useful to know what is not
cheating: Clarifying
ambiguities or vague points in class handouts, lectures, or textbooks. Helping
others use the computer systems, networks, compilers, debuggers, profilers,
or other system facilities. Helping
others with high-level design issues only, but algorithm/coding and other
such details are not ``high-level design issues''. Helping
others with high-level (not code-based) debugging. Using
code from the skeleton/package provided in class is always OK. For a first offense, a student caught collaborating or cheating
in any way will receive an F for the course and may be subject to stronger
action. They will be reported to the school following University
procedures. Submissions that are alike in a substantive way (not due to
coincidence) will be considered to be cheating by
ALL involved parties. Please protect yourselves by only storing your files in
private directories, and by retrieving all printouts promptly. |
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Religious
Observances |
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Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion |
The
University of Pittsburgh does not tolerate any form of discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation based on disability, race, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial
status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity or
other factors as stated in the University's Title IX policy. The University
is committed to taking prompt action to end a hostile environment that
interferes with the University's mission. For more information about
policies, procedures, and practices, visit the Civil
Rights & Title IX Compliance web page. I ask that everyone in the class strive to help ensure that
other members of this class can learn in a supportive and respectful
environment. If there are instances of the aforementioned
issues, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, by calling
412-648-7860, or e-mailing titleixcoordinator@pitt.edu.
Reports can also be filed
online. You may also choose to report this to a faculty/staff
member; they are required to communicate this to the University's Office of
Diversity and Inclusion. If you wish to maintain complete confidentiality,
you may also contact the University Counseling Center (412-648-7930). |
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Copyright
Statement |
These materials may be protected by
copyright. United States copyright law, 17 USC section 101, et seq., in
addition to University policy and procedures,
prohibit unauthorized duplication or retransmission of course materials. See Library of Congress Copyright Office and
the University Copyright
Policy. |
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To ensure the free and open discussion of
ideas, students may not record classroom lectures, discussion and/or
activities without the advance written permission of the instructor, and any
such recording properly approved in advance can be used solely for the
student's own private use. |
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Acknowledgements |
Most of the materials of this course are
based on Prof. Adam Lee's CS 1653
course. |
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