The assignments will give you hands-on experience in implementing the concepts we learn in the class. Have fun!

Unless otherwise specified in Canvas, assignments are due by 11:59 PM EDT. However, staff assistance (e.g., on Piazza or via email) is only provided up to 10:00 PM EDT, so we encourage you to complete your assignments early!

The dates below are estimates and subject to change. Canvas has definitive due dates.

  • Assignment 1: Security Principles and the Basics of Execution

    Due: Sep 1, 2026
    Estimated Duration: Short

  • Assignment 2: Exploits and Mitigations

    Due: Sep 9, 2026
    Estimated Duration: Short

  • Assignment 3: Exploits, ROP, and CFI

    Due: Sep 15, 2026
    Estimated Duration: Long

  • Assignment 4: Exploits, Verification, and Analysis

    Due: Sep 24, 2026
    Estimated Duration: Long

  • Assignment 5: Crypto Basics and PRFs

    Due: Oct 8, 2026
    Estimated Duration: Long

  • Assignment 6: Ciphers, MACs, Authenticated Encryption, and PKI

    Due: Oct 22, 2026
    Estimated Duration: Long

  • Assignment 7: Public Key and Blockchains

    Due: Oct 29, 2026
    Estimated Duration: Long

  • Assignment 8: Trusted Computing and Network Security

    Due: Nov 10, 2026
    Estimated Duration: Short

  • Assignment 9: PKI and the Web

    Due: Nov 17, 2026
    Estimated Duration: Medium

  • Assignment 10: Web, Privacy, Usability

    Due: Nov 24, 2026
    Estimated Duration: Long