Applied Cryptography COMP3453/COMP6453 26T1

Sample CSE exam lab environment

Posted by Nhi Nguyen Monday 04 May 2026, 02:23:37 PM.

Hi all,

We have created a sample CSE exam lab environment. You can access the sample exam by following these steps:

1. Download TigerVNC: https://tigervnc.org/

2. VNC server: vlab.cse.unsw.edu.au:5920

3. Login:

Username: cs6453vx

Password: 6yhn7ujm

4. Use your zID and password to log in to the virtual exam lab environment:

5. You should be able to view this:

Right-click for the lecture slides, exam paper information, file browsers,.... Remember to click "save" after editing the .txt file to save your answer.

Please let us know if you need any help!

COMP3453/6453 teaching team.

Term Project Peer Review

Posted by Nhi Nguyen Saturday 02 May 2026, 01:13:31 AM.

Hi all,

Each group has been (randomly) assigned to review one other group within their topic. Please check the Excel sheet for more information: click here

All term projects are available: here

Feel free to ask if you have any questions!

Best,

COMP3/6453 teaching team

Sample Exam

Posted by Nhi Nguyen Monday 27 April 2026, 07:16:08 PM.

Hi all,

Please find the sample exam here: sample exam

We're also currently setting up the sample CSE lab exam environment. It will be available shortly.

Best,

COMP3/6453 teaching team.