Title :
Integrating security into the curriculum
Author :
Irvine, Cynthia E. ; Shiu-Kai Chin
Author_Institution :
Naval Postgraduate Sch., Monterey, CA
fDate :
12/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Computer security can be used as a vehicle to achieve accreditation goals for computer science and engineering programs, while at the same time engaging students with relevant, exciting topics. The authors´ approach, based on educational outcomes, illustrates that security topics can contribute to an engineering program by fostering all skills required to produce graduates capable of critical thinking
Keywords :
accreditation; computer science education; educational courses; security of data; accreditation; computer science education; computer security; curriculum; educational outcomes; engineering programs; students; Automotive engineering; Computer science education; Computer security; Design engineering; Educational programs; Hardware; Information security; Protection; Reliability engineering; Systems engineering and theory;