CSCI-531: INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY MEASUREMENT

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CSCI-531 Introduction to Security Measurement Syllabus

Catalogue Description

The course will introduce students into the algorithmical foundations and modern methods used for security evaluation and tools design. It will combine a theoretical revision of the methods and models currently applied for computer security evaluation and an investigation of computer security through the study of user’s practice. The students will be required to complete a few home assignments, to deliver a class presentation and to implement a team project. (CSCI-351 Data Communications and Networking I)

Class 2.5, Lab 0.5, Credit 3 (Fall)

Course Outcomes

• Students will be able to advance their theoretical knowledge of computer security methodologies in practical security system design. (supports program outcomes 5 and 7) Evaluation:by project report and tests
• Students will be able to learn the structure and design concepts of computer security evaluation and testing (supports program outcome 5) Evaluation:by project report and tests
• Students will be able to advance their communication and presentation skills. (supports program outcomes 5 and 7)  Evaluation: by presentation on the topic assigned

Instructor Contact

Leon Reznik, PhD
Professor of Computer Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
102 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester NY 14623 USA

Ph.: 585 475 7210
Fax: 585 475 7100
email: lr@cs.rit.edu
http: //www.cs.rit.edu/~lr

Course Policies

This course is designated as blended. The class meeting time will be reduced. But you will have to spend more time on your independent work and on-line study.

Required Materials

M. Bishop Computer Security, Art and Science, Addison-Wesley 

Also, I want you to use an excellent brochure, practically a book, which was prepared by Cyber Security and Information Assurance Center (formerly IATAC) in 2009.  The book “Measuring Cyber Security and Information Assurance: State of the Art Report” IATAC, May 2009 is available on line at https://buildsecurityin.us-cert.gov/swa/downloads/MeasuringCybersecurityIA.PDF and on mycourses.

Additional Resources

This class will extensively use mycourses resources. Much more information, references and resources could be found on the course mycourses page. All curriculum activities, such as assignment submissions, online discussions and even tests will be done through mycourses. Please, login into the course mycourses page as soon as you are granted the access.

Grading

CS Common Course Policies Include:

·       Rescheduling an Exam

·       Course Withdrawal

·       Disability Services

·       Academic Integrity

updated: Monday April 16 12:08:00 EDT 2012