Network Security Paper Topics

1. Choose a famous hacker and research what attack they mounted and how. (Tom Dietzel)
2. Describe the development of the Rotor Machine and its algorithm in World War II. (John Saboe)
3. Research how anti-virus software works. (Domingo Lara)
4. What has been the role of the NIST in development of security algorithms? (Meghan Dudley)
5. How much work has been done in the verification (i.e., proof of correctness) of security algorithms?
6. How was the algorithm for MD4 developed? (Bobby Rubio)
7. How could wireless communications be made more secure? (Trey Evans)
8. Should there be different encryption standards for the US and the rest of the world?  Discuss the pros and cons.
9. Even the most secure encryption can be easily bypassed if you are required to turn over your key in a lawsuit or criminal investigation.  Discuss legal issues in network security.
10. What would be some good modern day uses of steganography?
11. Discuss applications of quantum computing to security. (Rohit Mahajan)
12. How good are modern algorithms for random number generation?  How could they be improved? (Bret Lederle)
13. Discuss the use of certificates and centralized authentication centers (such as certificate authorities) in network security. (Loren Crowe)
14. What is the future of biometrics in security? (Bryan Quilici)
15. Contrast elliptical curve cryptography with RSA.
16. Discuss the future of network security if parallel machines become commonplace. (John Cooper)
17. How good is the security algorithm used in web browsers?  Discuss ways to improve it. (Sandra Riela)
18. Discuss different approaches to key distribution. (Ryan Wilbraham)
19. Are digital signatures the best way to protect copyrights, say on games? (Nick Kelly)
20. Secure passwords are often hard to remember.  Discuss the trade-offs between security and convenience. (Katie Arnold)
21. Any other topic you are interested in.  (please discuss with me first)
22. Cell phone security (Kevin Stansell)