The seminar is canceled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Reijo Siven Research seminar on advanced topics in security and cryptography ================================================================ The focus of this research seminar will be a selected research area in security and cryptography. The exact topic will be determined later. Examples of potential topics are: - secure operating systems: requirements and design options - privacy enhancing technologies - digital rights management - electronic voting This is NOT a seminar for beginners. Potential participants should have - experience in writing research papers (e.g., scientific writing course or equivalent) - familiarity with security and cryptography basics (e.g., a first course in security/cryptography or equivalent) Interest in pursuing research in security/cryptography will be a definite plus. The number of participants will be limited to at most 10. All participants will be expected to read and discuss selected research papers, as well as write and present an own paper. If you are interested in participation, e-mail the instructor (asokan@cs.helsinki.fi) with a description of your background and interests in security and cryptography.