Course Description
This course will cover state-of-the-art language-based techniques for increasing the security and reliability of systems software. We will study both static techniques (such as type- and proof-checking technology) as well as dynamic techniques (inlined reference monitors and stack inspection). Throughout the course, we will be concentrating on recent research developments and we will discuss open research problems. Potential topics include:
 | Mathematical foundations: lambda calculus and proof theory |
| Type systems for mobile code: typed assembly language |
| Dependent and linear types |
| Java security |
| Runtime checking and monitoring |
| Security in concurrent systems |
| Cryptographic protocol analysis |
This advanced course is for graduate students and advanced undergraduates who wish to pursue research in programming languages or
security. I will assume a basic knowledge of programming language semantics and type systems
(at the level of COS 503) and considerable mathematical maturity. Undergraduates who wish to enroll in this course
should contact me by e-mail or in person.
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