USENIX Courses

Just the Cryptography You Need to Know for TLS

Explore essential cryptographic concepts behind TLS, including asymmetric and symmetric keys, keystores, truststores, and mutual TLS, explained with accessible analogies.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Monoceros: Faster and Predictable Services through In-pod Load-balancing

Optimize multi-process Python apps with Monoceros: Improve CPU utilization, reduce variance, and enhance latency by 20%. Learn about in-pod load balancing for efficient system performance at scale.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Journey from Fluent Bit, Fluentd and Prometheus to OpenTelemetry Collector - Lessons Learned

Explore the transition from multiple telemetry agents to OpenTelemetry Collector, discussing challenges, performance improvements, and simplification of monitoring infrastructure.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CyberCIEGE Scenario Design and Implementation

Explore CyberCIEGE's network security simulation game, its Scenario Development Kit, and techniques for creating customized scenarios to teach cybersecurity concepts through interactive storytelling.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Elevation of Privilege - Drawing Developers into Threat Modeling

Explore a game-based approach to engage developers in threat modeling, enhancing software security through interactive and non-threatening techniques.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

An Argument for Game Balance - Improving Student Engagement by Matching Difficulty Level

Explore how balancing difficulty in cybersecurity competitions can improve student engagement and retention, addressing the decline in novice participation and promoting career interest.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

SecurityEmpire - Development and Evaluation of a Digital Game to Promote Cybersecurity

Explore SecurityEmpire, a multiplayer game teaching cybersecurity to high school students. Learn about its design, implementation, and effectiveness in promoting information assurance practices through engaging gameplay.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Building a One-Time-Password Token Authentication Infrastructure

Explore a robust one-time-password token authentication system for multi-site use, featuring Kerberos support, fault tolerance, and minimal management overhead. Learn from LIGO's real-world implementation and experiences.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Tick Tock - Building Browser Red Pills from Timing Side Channels

Exploring browser-based red pills to detect virtual environments, their impact on web malware scanners, and potential mitigations for enhanced cybersecurity.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Zippier ZMap - Internet-Wide Scanning at 10 Gbps

Optimizations to ZMap network scanner achieving 10-fold increase in scan rate, enabling comprehensive TCP port scanning across IPv4 address space in 4.5 minutes. Discusses implications and potential applications.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Making "Push On Green" a Reality - Issues & Actions Involved in Maintaining a Production Service

Explore Google's "Push On Green" system for automated, safe production updates with minimal engineer involvement and downtime. Learn to implement similar practices in your environment.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

PowerShell Desired State Configuration - DSC

Learn about PowerShell Desired State Configuration, a standards-based platform enabling configuration management across Windows, Linux, and other devices, addressing challenges faced by traditional CM systems.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Embracing Checklists as a Tool for Improving Human Reliability

Explore how checklists can significantly reduce human error in IT, drawing insights from aviation and surgery to improve reliability and efficiency in technical operations.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Take Risks But Don't Be Stupid

Explore responsible risk-taking in DevOps through effective pre-production environments. Learn techniques for building powerful testbeds with minimal resources, balancing experimentation and efficiency.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Green Lights Forever - Analyzing the Security of Traffic Infrastructure

Researchers expose security vulnerabilities in traffic signal systems, demonstrating potential for disruption and safety risks. Recommendations for improving embedded systems security are provided.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk