CSE 6388 Intrusion Detection System

The objective of this course is to provide an in depth introduction to the science and art of intrusion detection. The course consists of lectures and a series of interactive research oriented seminars. Topics covered include: overview of intrusions, history and state of the art of intrusion detection, the principles and techniques of intrusion detection, the limitations and open problems of intrusion detection, countermeasures against intrusion detection, case study of representative techniques used in intrusion detection systems, forensics, virus and worm defense. Instructor:

Dr. Donggang Liu
Office: 330 Nedderman Hall
Office hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Voice: 817-272-0741; Fax: 817-272-3784
Email: dliu (at) uta (dot) edu

Class Location: NH 229

Class Webpage: http://ranger.uta.edu/~dliu/courses/ids/

Textbook:

There is NO textbook for this course. The course is in form of seminar, and it is based on current research papers!

Course Description:

Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems
Computer Vulnerability and Common Attacks on Host
Network Vulnerability and Common Attacks from Network
Misuse and Anomaly Detection
Theoretical Foundations of Intrusion Detection
Digital Forensics
Intrusion Traceback

Deliverables/Grading:

Written Assignments (20%)
Class Presentation (80%)

Policies:

Course Policies:
- Assignment (paper review) and project deadlines will be firm.
- Late assignments will be accepted with a 10% reduction in grade for each day they are late by.
- All assignments must be turned in before the start of class on the due date
Academic Integrity:
- The university, college, and department policies against academic dishonesty will be strictly enforced.
- For more information, please check http://www.uta.edu/studentaffairs/judicialaffairs/

Lecture Notes:

pdf: Course description, introduction to IDS
pdf: Host vulnerabilities and attacks
pdf: Network vulnerabilities and attacks
pdf: Misuse detection
pdf: Anomaly detection
pdf: Theoretical foundations
pdf: Intrusion tracing

Assignments:

txt: Assignment one (due on Feb 20th)
txt: tentative presentation schedule

Acknowledgement:

This course includes some materials provided by Dr. Xinyuan Wang