CSCI1953-A

Accessible and Inclusive Cybersecurity and Privacy

Offered this year and most years

Fall 2024

This seminar course will address the unique privacy and security challenges faced by select vulnerable communities (e.g., youth, refugees, survivors of gender-based violence, journalists, sex workers, etc.). Students will examine the technical foundations of security and privacy, pinpointing where they fail to provide holistic safety solutions. The course will blend theoretical knowledge with practical applications, covering inclusive design principles in cybersecurity and privacy, threat models for marginalized groups, societal and ethical considerations for security practices, and strategies for integrating inclusivity into security research, policymaking, and system design. Through readings, guest lectures, case studies, and collaborative projects, students will learn how to incorporate the needs of at-risk users into research and design. No prerequisites are required.