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\title{Security Topic Paper or Presentation}



\author[1]{Steven Wirsz}%
\affil[1]{California State University, Northridge}%


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Topic Selection Due: (you may revise your topic after this date, but you
must choose a topic by this date)

\textbf{~~~ November 17, 2017~ 2355 hours}

Paper Due Date:

\textbf{~~~ December 8, 2017~ 2355 hours}

Presentation PowerPoint/Notes Due Date:

\textbf{~~~ December 1, 2017~ 2355 hours}

In-Class Presentation Date:

\textbf{~~~ December 1, 2017}

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\textbf{Requirements:}

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  5 minute presentation with submitted PowerPoint or speech notes
\item
  5 page paper (typed, 1'' margins, standard 10-12pt font, double
  spaced)
\item
  topic must be something not covered in class and not extensively
  covered in our textbook
\item
  Email me the topic to reserve it, so no one covers the same subject.
  Duplicate topics receive no credit.
\item
  Papers: must have a decent introduction, conclusion, bibliography
  page. References for all non-original statements should be from
  academic sources:~ IEEE, ACMPortal, textbooks, Google scholar. Less
  than 50\% of your materials should come from sources such as Wired,
  Slashdot, Ars, etc.~ Any detected plagiarism earns you an F in the
  entire course.
\item
  Presentation: must present it to the class on the date listed above or
  make arrangements to give your topic on a prior week
\end{itemize}

\textbf{Sample topics:}

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\item
  TOR - how secure web browsing works
\item
  Quantum Cryptology
\item
  Botnets
\item
  An in-depth analysis of a major security event (ie: heartbleed)
\item
  Evolution of Captcha
\item
  Spam Mail
\item
  Historical uses of Cryptology
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  Snowden Leaks
\item
  Any other topic approved via email
\end{itemize}

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Last Revised: August 25, 2017

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