How to Read a PL-Security Paper

Explore the intersection of programming languages and computer security in this informative conference talk from PLMW @ PLDI 2024. Gain valuable insights into approaching and understanding PL-security papers as a programming language generalist. Learn to identify key elements of quality PL-security research, decipher various threat models and attacker scenarios, and recognize the contributions of security papers to programming language advancements. Discover how to extract valuable knowledge from these specialized papers, enhancing your understanding of both fields. Presented by Aslan Askarov from Aarhus University, this 38-minute talk provides a comprehensive guide for navigating the complex landscape of programming language security research.