CSC 472 - Cybersecurity Projects

Catalog Description:
Application of cybersecurity principles and basic computer science to solve a cybersecurity problem. Project with comprehensive written and oral project report is required. Enrollment is open to CSC majors only.
Contact Hours:

• Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisites: CSC 471 and Senior Status
Co-requisites: None
Restrictions: None
Coordinator: Dr. Sarah Heckman
Textbook: None

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to…

1. Participate in professional practices related to cybersecurity, specifically:
   • Negotiate, clarify, and document security requirements.
   • Design a secure system.
   • Identify vulnerabilities using threat modeling.
   • Apply secure practices and principles to solve a cybersecurity problem.
   • Apply verification and validation techniques to demonstrate a secure solution.
   • Plan and monitor the progress of a project to ensure on time delivery of a high-quality solution.
2. Communicate effectively about cybersecurity-related topics, specifically:
   • Deliver an audience-sensitive oral technical presentation.
   • Write an audience-sensitive technical document.
3. Contribute to secure system development on a team to achieve technical and professional goals.

Topics:

• Team Formation & Development
• Secure Development Processes
• Project Management
• Sponsor & Team Meetings
• Writing & Speaking
• Consultations on Databases Available on a per Team Basis

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