Security of Future Net. Arch

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Security of Future Networking Architectures This graduate course explores the security of future computer networking architectures, how various architecture designs and implementations improve upon or introduce new security challenges, and how such architectures can be improved. Students read, present, and discuss research papers on the security of: programmable control planes (e.g., software-defined networking), programmable data planes (e.g., OpenFlow and P4), and network operating systems. Specific problem domains are subject to change but may include network verification, static and dynamic program analysis, network debugging and troubleshooting, and network forensics. Student groups propose and carry out projects towards the aim of developing research insights. This course is not a replacement for an undergraduate security or networking course and assumes some basic understanding of computer networking, security, and information assurance.