Side Channel Security Fundamentals
This course is part of Side Channel Security Basics.
This introductory course offers a unique approach to understanding side-channel security through the lens of students living in a shared apartment. You'll explore how side channels affect everyday life and digital security, including famous attacks like Meltdown and Spectre. The course focuses on developing a security mindset without requiring technical expertise, making it accessible to anyone interested in understanding and identifying security vulnerabilities in both real-world and technical contexts.
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What you'll learn
Develop skills to identify side-channel leakage in everyday scenarios
Understand the historical context and evolution of side-channel attacks
Master techniques for finding and exploiting different side channels
Learn effective strategies for mitigating side-channel vulnerabilities
Apply security mindset to assess risks in various contexts
Skills you'll gain
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to side-channel security through an innovative learning approach. Students join a group of flatmates discovering side channels in everyday scenarios. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts, historical context, and practical applications through interactive episodes. Key topics include identifying side-channel leakage, understanding covert channels, and implementing basic mitigation strategies. The course emphasizes developing a security mindset applicable to both technical and non-technical situations.
Side Channels are Everywhere
Module 1
The Door
Module 2
The Criminal Mind
Module 3
Clever Hans
Module 4
Poker Face
Module 5
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Side Channel Security Basics
Instructor
12 Courses
Cybersecurity Expert Pioneering Side-Channel and Transient Execution Attack Research
Dr. Daniel Gruss, an Associate Professor at Graz University of Technology, is a renowned expert in cybersecurity, specializing in side-channel and transient execution attacks. Completing his PhD with distinction in under three years, Gruss has made significant contributions to the field, including implementing Rowhammer.js, the first remote fault attack running on a website, and being part of the team that discovered the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities in 2018. His research focuses on identifying and mitigating hardware-level security vulnerabilities, with his work on software patches against Meltdown now integrated into most operating systems. As the leader of the Secure Systems group at Graz University of Technology, Gruss continues to advance the field through his research, teaching, and frequent speaking engagements at top international venues. His extensive publication record and involvement in teaching operating systems courses since 2010 underscore his commitment to both advancing cybersecurity research and educating the next generation of security experts.
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