Instructional Team
![]() Alenka ZajićInstructor |
![]() Milos PrvulovicInstructor |
Overview
The primary objective of this course is to provide an in-depth treatment of digital and analog side-channels and their use for attacks and defenses in cyber security. Upon completion of the course, the student will have a high degree of confidence in discussing the fundamental mechanisms of side-channel creation, analysis, and application to various cybersecurity problems, and have competence in considering these mechanisms during software and hardware development.
Course Goals
As part of this course, students:
- Will gain an insight into side-channels, how they are created and used in cybersecurity
- Will learn and practice how to exploit digital and analog side-channels for cybersecurity
- Will learn and practice how to analyze side-channels for program monitoring and supply chain verification
Once completed, students should have the following capabilities:
- A high degree of confidence and competence in discussing the fundamental mechanisms of side-channel creation, analysis
- A high degree of confidence and competence in applying side-channels to various cybersecurity problems
Sample Syllabus
Fall 2021 syllabus and schedule (PDF)
Spring 2021 syllabus and schedule (PDF)
Fall 2020 syllabus and schedule (PDF)
Note: Sample syllabi are provided for informational purposes only. For the most up-to-date information, consult the official course documentation.
Before Taking This Class...
Suggested Background Knowledge
Suggested prerequisites are graduate standing and some background in high performance computer architecture (e.g. ECE 4100/6100). Students should also be able to modify existing programs and write new programs in C/C++.
Technical Requirements and Software
- High-speed Internet connection
- Laptop or desktop computer with a minimum of a 2 GHz processor and 2 GB of RAM
- Windows for PC computers OR Mac iOS for Apple computers
- Complete Microsoft Office Suite or comparable and ability to use Adobe PDF software (install, download, open and convert)
- Mozilla Firefox, Chrome and/or Safari browsers
Academic Integrity
All Georgia Tech students are expected to uphold the Georgia Tech Academic Honor Code. This course may impose additional academic integrity stipulations; consult the official course documentation for more information.