Title :
Experiences and lessons learned in the design and implementation of an Information Assurance curriculum
Author :
Malladi, Sreekanth ; El-Gayar, Omar ; Streff, Kevin
Author_Institution :
Dakota State Univ., Madison
Abstract :
In 2004, Dakota State University proposed a model for information assurance and computer security program development. That model provided a framework for developing undergraduate and graduate programs at DSU. This paper provides insight into experiences and lessons learned to further implement that model. The paper details modifications to both the undergraduate and graduate information assurance programs as a result of specific issues and challenges. Further, the paper highlights the introduction of a new terminal degree that includes an information assurance specialization. As a national center of excellence in information assurance education, we are confident that this paper will be helpful to universities around the world in either developing new or improving existing IA programs.
Keywords :
computer science education; educational courses; security of data; computer security program development; curriculum design; graduate information assurance programs; information assurance curriculum; information assurance education; universities; Computer networks; Computer science education; Computer security; Continuing education; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Industrial training; Information systems; Management training; National security; Graduate programs; IA curriculum; IA discipline; IA education;
Conference_Titel :
Information Assurance and Security Workshop, 2007. IAW '07. IEEE SMC
Conference_Location :
West Point, NY
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-1304-4
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-1304-4
DOI :
10.1109/IAW.2007.381909