252-2603-00L  Seminar on Systems Security

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Abstract	The seminar focuses on critical thinking and critique of fundamental as well as recent advances in systems security.
Learning objective	The learning objective is to analyze selected research papers published at top systems+security venues and then identify open problems in this space. The seminar will achieve this via several components: reading papers, technical presentations, writing analysis and critique summaries, class discussions, and exploring potential research topics.
Content	Each student will pick one paper from the selected list, present it in the class, and lead the discussion for that paper. During the semester, all students will select, read, and submit critique summaries for at least 8 research papers from the list.
Prerequisites / Notice	Students who are either interested in security research or are exploring thesis topics are highly encouraged to take this course. Students with systems/architecture/verification/PL expertise and basic security understanding are welcome.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Problem-solving assessed Social Competencies Communication assessed Leadership and Responsibility assessed Self-presentation and Social Influence assessed Personal Competencies Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	2 credits
Examiners	S. Shinde
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

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Programme	Section	Type
Cyber Security Master	Seminar	W
Computer Science Bachelor	Seminar	W
Computer Science Master	Seminar	W