We will be reading and following a book called Blown to Bits. Students are encouraged to read this book ahead of the class, so they will be familiar with the contents. It is freely downloadable below:
The book is in the process of being updated. Here is a link to the latest chapters which have been rewritten:
Chapter 2 - Careful, Your Data is Showing!
Chapter 5 - Back Doors, Private Keys, and the Secret to Anonymity