Research Topics

Examples

Authentication Systems: Give a taxonomy of authentication systems by evaluating the different types {(username, password), (User Certificates), (Single Sign-on systems)} and uses {(Open ID for use across multiple systems), (Enterprise Systems for silod or closed environments), (Single computer environments), {public vs. private access)}.

The question you are answering: What is the state of the art for authentication systems in the different environments? Must See Systems: Open LDAP, Active Directory, Open ID, Google and Facebook authentication, certificates (server and user) etc.

Firewalls: Evaluate single system vs. small networks vs. large multi-location enterprises. Give a taxonomy across types and sizes. Our book has a good discussion of firewalls and you should start there. Don’t forget to differentiate between software vs. hardware as well.

Routing plays a key role in firewalls. Evaluate routing options as well including bridging firewalls.

More Topics

• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
• Personal encryption solutions for disk drives, email etc.
• Identity protection solutions
• Virus protection solutions
• Security Appliances appropriate for Autonomous systems
• Enterprise wireless security systems

• Cross Site Scripting (see: https://www.owasp.org/index.php/XSS_%28Cross_Site_Scripting%29_Prevention_Cheat_Sheet)

• SNMP management systems
• You may also propose your own topic.