Jennifer, I like Britt's idea--very real-world practical. And very relevant to what's occurring. Something more technical may be along the lines of a kernel IDS module. Something that detects intrusion based on a pattern of system, C library or network library calls being executed on the cpu(s)??? Or maybe you can move that a little higher to a C library instead of a kernel module? Or maybe a kernel module that logs system and or library calls(instead of a process--truss/strace)?
Hope that helps. -Jeff "Lindley, Britt" wrote: > > Jennifer, > > If you are interested in security issues and the business environment, a > better paper could be the acceptance of Information Security within the > business or how it impacts the bottom line of the business. > > A thought, even thought outside a CS degree. The same could be applied to a > CS system and it's effects on the business. > > Good Luck > > Britt Lindley > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > Britt L. Lindley > Executive, Global Information Security > Marconi PLC > 3000 Marconi Drive > Warrendale, PA 15086 > Main 724.742.7476 > Mobile 724.321.9275 > Fax 724.742.4680 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.marconi.com > -------------------------------------- > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jennifer Stathakis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 4:35 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: thesis help > > Hi, > > I am a graduate student in CS, interested in security issues. I need to come > up with a *killer* thesis topic with which to sway my committee. > Specifically, I am interested in intrusion detection in a business > environment, but any interesting ideas would be welcome. I have searched the > list archives for previous discussions of good thesis topics, but only found > cryptanalysis topics discussed there (definitely not my thing.) > > Thanks! > > Jennifer
