USEC: Course Materials

Lecture Recordings

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Lecture Schedule

Introduction 

In this theme, we will first give an overview on the course structure and introduce basic concepts in usable security and privacy. Then, we will discuss user authentication, a common security application, in the context of USEC. 

• Week 1 
  • [L1] Introduction to Usable Security and Privacy 
  • [L2] Usable Security and Privacy Thinking and Threat Modeling  
• Week 2 
  • [L3] User Authentication (Overview and Password) 
  • [L4] User Authentication (Biometrics) 

Study Method and Analysis  

Now we will introduce how to conduct (user) studies for USEC. We will also talk about how to formulate USEC research. 

• Week 3 
  • [L5] Study Method Overview  
  • [L6] Think Aloud Study 
• Week 4 
  • [L7] Survey and Analysis 
  • [L8] Research Framework and Thinking  

Technology and Applications 

In this theme, we will evaluate classic security and privacy problems in USEC (many of which are still valid today!), review the state-of-art, and peek at the future.  

• Week 5 
  • [L9] Phishing 
  • [L10] Access Control
• Week 6 
  • [L11] PGP Encryption and Email 
  • [L12] Privacy Overview and Privacy by Design 
• Week 7  
  • [L13] IoT Privacy 
  • [L14] USEC & Artificial Intelligence 
• Week 8  
  • [L15] Security and Privacy Warnings 
  • [L16] Security and Privacy Advice 

Regulations and Ethics 

Lastly, we will cover the legal implications and ethical practices in USEC, which is essential for protecting ourselves and vulnerable users. 

• Week 9 
  • [L17] Ethics 
  • [L18] USEC for Vulnerable People 
• Week 10 
  • [L19] Consent and Privacy Policy 
  • [L20] Privacy Law

Coursework

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