Contenuto del corso

Side channels exist in the real world, but they also exist in computers and can be exploited directly from software. This is a substantial computer security problem today, that we need to learn about to be able to stop attacks. In this course, you will learn and practice basic software-based side channels and understand the thought process to utilize a side channel. You will then learn how to mitigate or avoid side channels in software.

Obiettivi del corso

After completing this course, you will:

• be able to spot side-channel leakage in simple programs
• be able to use software-based side channels to extract secret information
• be able to connect these security risks with methods to mitigate and close side channels in software

Conoscenze pregresse

No formal prerequisites, but it is expected that you already have started to build up your side-channel security mindset, for instance via the corresponding iMooX course.

Procedura del corso

Certificato

For actively participating in the course you will receive an automatic certificate which includes your name, the course name as well as the completed lessons. We want to point out that this certificate merely confirms that you answered at least 75% of the self-assessment questions correctly.

Licenza

This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Discussion

If you prefer a more instant means of communication compared to the iMooX forum, you can join our official community on Discord. Just visit https://discord.gg/rrbazVdAN9 and join SCS's Discord server!

Discussion Guidelines

Both Discord and the discussion forums are where you can express thoughts, develop ideas, and engage with classmates and instructors. Please review discussion postings before posting your own to avoid redundancy. When adding a forum post, mark it as a Question or a Discussion. Questions raise issues that need answers, whereas Discussions share ideas and start conversations. Do not post solutions or links to solutions to quiz questions or homework assignments anywhere. Give your message a meaningful title. Use common writing practices for online communication. Participation on Discord and in the discussion forums is voluntary, but we encourage participation to get to know everyone else taking the course. We, the instructors and TAs, will answer your questions on both platforms of course.

Academic Policy

The course follows the academic policy of TU Graz.