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] Survey and Analysis  
  • [Tutorial 1]
• Week 4
  • [L7] Research Framework and Thinking
  • [L8] Privacy Overview and Privacy by Design
  • [Tutorial 2]

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 and Digital Fraud
  • [L10] Human-Centric Access Control
  • [Tutorial 3]
• Week 6
  • [L11] IoT Privacy
  • [L12] Coursework Discussion
• Week 7
  • [L13] Security and Privacy Warnings and Advice
  • [L14] User Security and Safety of Artificial Intelligence
• Week 8
  • [L15] Human Factors in Offensive Security
  • [L16] Guest Lecture (tentative) 

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 in USEC 1 - Framework
  • [L18] Ethics in USEC 2 - Application
• Week 10
  • [L19] Consent, Privacy Policy and Privacy Law
  • [L20] Revision

Coursework

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