Each student (as part of a group) will prepare a presentation and lead a class discussion about a security topic of their choice. Please choose a topic from https://hwsec.son.org/ (excluding the Introductions, Cryptography, and Blogs, YouTube Channels, … sections).
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Prepare a Presentation
Your lecture should be about 35 minutes.
In your lecture:
- Introduce the topic
- Provide background information as needed
- Discuss the security issue and its importance
- Discuss solutions or mitigations
- Provide real-world examples or case studies when possible
- Connect the topic to the course material, as appropriate
Remember to:
- Keep the presentation engaging. Whenever possible, reduce text and include more graphics.
- Solicit questions from the class. You may want to include a few questions in your slides to prompt discussion.
- Be prepared to answer questions from the class.
- Be prepared to adjust pace as needed based on student understanding and questions. You may not get through all of your slides, and that’s okay.
Evaluation
You will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Organization and flow of presentation.
- Effectiveness at identifing key material, and providing meaningful substance without going into unnecessary details.
- Keeping audience engaged, including providing real-world examples or case studies.
- Ability to address students’ questions and concerns.
- Appropriate length of time.