Research Paper

4/12/2021 Course Project - Research Paper

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Course Project - Research Paper

Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 100 Submitting a file upload

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The Research paper is due April 18. Late grading will be strictly enforced (-10 points per day late) and no late submissions will be accepted after April 23 . A sample research paper is posted for your convenience. Report may have the following organization:

1. Title 2. Abstract 3. Introduction 4. Previous work 5. Your Research 6. Conclusions 7. Bibliography

Expected is a 10 page report (This is at least 10 pages of content, not including the Title Page, or Bibliography, Double spaced, 12pt font). Images/Screenshots are encouraged, however, they should not compose of the majority of the document. Also, it is expected that the work be primarily in your own wording. Citation is fine for supporting your work, but the vast majority of the work should be in your own wording, not quoted.

NOTE: All the reports will likely be posted for the whole class. If you are working on anything ‘confidential’ (for example, something that you hope to later submit for a patent), you will have to let me know in advance before I post them.

Sample Report - Haisler_WPA.pdf (https://unt.instructure.com/courses/46783/files/10505689/download?download_frd=1)

List of Suggested Topics

Here is a list of suggested topics. As I mentioned in the class, you are free to select your own topic from outside the list. However, you must get my approval for the topic.

Access control/Multilevel Security Biometrics in Security Password Security KBA (Knowledge Based Authentication)

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ZKPP (Zero Knowledge Password Proof) Web/Application Security

Buffer Overflows SQL Injection XSS (X-Site Scripting) DNS attacks Denial of service/DDos TOR/ Deepweb/ Darknet/ Torrent Anonymizing VPNs

Computer Crimes (Catching Hackers) Hacking/Hackers Organized Cybercrime Ethical Hacking Policies and Laws Domestic vs. International Prosecution Challenges

Computer Forensics Tools Policies Mobile forensics Data Recovery / True Data Destruction

Incident Response Cyber Intelligence

Resources Internal vs. External Collaboration Investigation Techniques

Embedded Security ePassport RFID Security

Firewalls Hardware Security

Trojans Trust Centers

Monitoring System Honeypots DS/IPS Sniffers Proxies Blocking vs. Alerting

Malwares

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Viruses Trojans Root Kits Stuxnet

Social Engineering Phishing

Spear-Phishing Catphishing Automation/ Tools

Security of Social Networks Steganography Enterprise Security

Security Metrics Risk assessment BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Security Architecture / Infrastructure Threat Assessment

Telecom Security VPNs VoIP security Cloud Security SDN

Wireless Networking Security Mobile Security Infrastructure Security

Smart-grid security SCADA Security

Cyber Warfare Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)

Attribution Campaigns Actors Watering Holes

Hacktivism Privacy

Surveillance Social Analytics Anonymity

Security Training and Certifications

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Value/Importance Overview of Current Relevant Certifications Self-Training options

Security Hardware Security Specific

Wi-Fi Pineapple Pwn Plug Rubber Ducky Lan Turtle Bash Bunny Keylogging hardware etc.

Security Application of General Purpose Hardware Raspberry Pi BeagleBone Black Teensie Android NetHunter etc.

Security Focused Operating Systems/ Live Distros Kali CAINE Remnux Pentooo

Hacker Culture History Conventions Jargon Norms Subdivisions/ Cultural Politics