Operating Systems - CS6460 - Matt Flatt
- Operating System Concepts Eighth Ed
ISBN: 0470128720
Advanced Computer Networks (Network Security) - CS6480 - Sneha Kasera
- Network Security: Private Communication in a Public World (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0130460192 -
A really good book (5 out of 5 stars in my opinion). Although it's slightly dated, the principles taught in this book remain the same.
In this class, the 3 major projects were:
- Implement the Needham Schroeder protocol (a protocol which Kerberos was based on). Then write an attack demonstrating the Reflection Attack for which the original Needham Schroeder protocol was vulnerable too. Next write the extended version of the Needham Schroeder protocol which is not vulnerable to the reflection attack. Programming Assignment 1
- Implement your own version of SSL. Programming Assignment 2
- Simulate a single processor queuing system (i.e. a switch). Assignment based on Queueing Theory. Programming Assignment 3
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Modern Compiler Implementation in Java
- ISBN: 0521583888
I wrote an IR Tree DOT Graph Generator for visualizing IR trees using DOT Language (useful for debugging & the homework assignment). I've slightly renamed the packages from what the author, Andrew W. Appel, provided for my sanity but they are easily modified using an IDE like Eclipse (Organize Imports - CTRL-SHIFT-O).
In this class, the major project was:
- Implement all phases of a compiler to develop a MiniJava to MIPs compiler capable of executing on the SPIM simulator.
- Corporate Computer and Network Security (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0131854755 -
(1 out of 5 stars) - This book was incorrect in several places and really glossed over a lot of important details. The chapter on Cryptography was very weak in my opinion. This book seemed to be focused more towards someone who'd be managing security professionals. I was looking for a more technical book. For a better book on security, I'd suggest the book above from my Advanced Networking course.
- There was no book for this class. All material came from online articles
In this class, the major projects were:
- Administer a Windows Server 2008 box: harden the server, configure the firewall, install and configure intrusion detection, and setup a VPN server.
- Acting as a consultant, develop a comprehensive security proposal for a fictitious company called Western Distribution. Cover all aspects of security including physical security, server hardening, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection, monitoring, auditing, and policies.
ISBN: 0123704901
ISBN: 1593270070
ISBN: 047008023X