Research Methods Courses

Paul G. Allen School

Convex Optimization V - Sebastien Bubeck - Microsoft Research

Explore advanced optimization techniques with Sebastien Bubeck, covering telescopic sums, continuous time analysis, and variance reduction in convex optimization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Paul G. Allen School

Convex Optimization IV - Sebastien Bubeck, Microsoft Research

Explore advanced concepts in convex optimization, including gradient flow, comparison techniques, and optimal algorithms with Sebastien Bubeck from Microsoft Research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Paul G. Allen School

Convex Optimization III - Sebastien Bubeck - Microsoft Research

Explore advanced concepts in convex optimization, including gradient oracles, minimax principles, and efficient algorithms for solving complex optimization problems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Paul G. Allen School

Statistical Learning - Robert Schapire, Microsoft Research

Explore statistical learning with Robert Schapire, covering strong/weak learning, boosting, and confidence in machine learning algorithms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Paul G. Allen School

Statistical Learning IV - Robert Schapire, Microsoft Research

Explore statistical learning with Robert Schapire, covering expected value theorems, ghost samples, PAC learning, and finite hypothesis spaces in this comprehensive lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Human Subjects as Research Experts - Friends Talk with Rosanna Dent

Explore the complex relationship between researchers and indigenous communities, examining ethical considerations and the evolving role of human subjects in anthropological studies.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Security BSides London

Defensive Security Research is Sexy Too - Real Sign of Skill

Explore defensive security research's importance, goals, and applications across tech levels. Discover past challenges, current solutions, and future opportunities in this critical field.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Bill Buchanan OBE

Public Key Methods

Learn about public key cryptography, including RSA, ECC, and ElGamal. Explore their workings, applications, and future challenges in the post-quantum era.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bill Buchanan OBE

Cryptography - Hashing Methods

Explore hashing methods, tools, and applications in cybersecurity, including salting, collision prevention, and one-time passwords.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bill Buchanan OBE

Authentication Methods in Security and Network Forensics - Lecture 4

Explore authentication methods, from passwords to biometrics, and delve into concepts like message hashing, private key authentication, and Microsoft CardSpace for secure digital identity management.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bill Buchanan OBE

Software Encryption with ASP.NET - Private Key, Public Key, and Hashing Methods

Learn ASP.NET encryption techniques including private/public key, hashing, Diffie-Hellman, and role-based security. Gain practical skills for implementing secure software solutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bill Buchanan OBE

Introduction to Security and Network Forensics - Encryption Methods

Explore encryption methods, codes, and key-based systems. Learn about cracking techniques, public/private key encryption, hashing, and PGP in this comprehensive security overview.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Black Hat

Attack on Titan M, Reloaded - Vulnerability Research on a Modern Security Chip

Explore vulnerability research on Google's Titan M security chip, including fuzzing techniques, impact analysis, and mitigation strategies for modern device protection.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

Security Research on Mercedes-Benz - From Hardware to Car Control

Explore Mercedes-Benz car security research, from hardware analysis to gaining control. Learn about attack surfaces, reverse engineering, and cloud control in modern connected vehicles.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

Thinking Outside the JIT Compiler - Understanding and Bypassing StructureID Randomization with Generic and Old-School Methods

Explore generic methods to bypass StructureID Randomization, gaining arbitrary Read/Write ability without relying on JIT compiler-related techniques. Learn innovative approaches to inspire better security mitigations.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk