Spring 2024 Computer Security Course Schedule: Threat Models, Buffer Overflows, and System Isolation
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Summary
This appears to be a course schedule or syllabus for a computer security/cybersecurity class in Spring 2024. The content outlines lecture topics, preparation materials, and assignment due dates for the first few weeks of the semester. Key topics include threat models, buffer overflows, OS/VM isolation, software fault isolation, WebAssembly, and trusted hardware. The schedule shows lectures on topics like Modern Android exploits, BitLocker, and includes lab assignments with specific due dates.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledLEC 1: Introduction, threat models (video)
Assigned: Lab 1: Buffer overflows
LEC 2: OS and VM isolation (video)
LEC 3: Software fault isolation (video)
LEC 4: Trusted hardware (video)
Article URL: https://css.csail.mit.edu/6.858/2024/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46663507
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