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Physics of Cybersecurity

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Prerequisites

  • High school-level Physics and Mathematics
  • Introductory Physics (Mechanics & Electromagnetism) (future emphases)
  • Basic understanding of Computer Science or Cybersecurity (recommended)

Schedule

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00:00 1. Introduction Key question (FIXME)
00:10 2. Course Overview Key question (FIXME)
00:50 3. Introduction to Physics Cybersecurity Key question (FIXME)
02:30 4. Role of the E/M Spectrum in Communications Key question (FIXME)
04:10 5. Basics of Wave Physics Key question (FIXME)
05:50 6. Introduction to Radio Frequency Key question (FIXME)
07:30 7. Maxwell's Equations and their cybersecurity relevance Key question (FIXME)
10:50 8. Properties of Electromagnetic Waves Key question (FIXME)
13:20 9. Fundamentals of Spectrum Allocation Key question (FIXME)
15:00 10. Radio Wave Propogation and Penetration Key question (FIXME)
17:30 11. Wireless Communications and Security Key question (FIXME)
19:10 12. Encryption methods for securing wireless transmission Key question (FIXME)
20:50 13. Signal Jamming and Anti-hamming Techniques Key question (FIXME)
21:40 14. Vulnerabilities in Wireless Networks Key question (FIXME)
22:30 15. Radiofrequency Hacking Techniques Key question (FIXME)
24:10 16. Side Channel Attacks using Electromagnetic Emissions Key question (FIXME)
25:00 17. Software-Defined Radio for Signal Interception Key question (FIXME)
25:50 18. Case Studies: Wireless Hacking Incidents and Countermeasures Key question (FIXME)
27:30 19. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and its Impact on Security Key question (FIXME)
28:20 20. Faraday cages and shielding technologies Key question (FIXME)
30:00 21. Quantum Cryptography and the Physics of Secure Communication Key question (FIXME)
32:30 22. Policy and Legal Aspects of Electromagnetic Spectrum Security Key question (FIXME)
34:10 Finish

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