COURSE DESCRIPTION This course builds on CSCI 611 and covers issues related to validation and verification of the security of the software.

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2 COURSE SYLLABUS CSCI 612 SECURITY ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course builds on CSCI 611 and covers issues related to validation and verification of the security of the software. RATIONALE This course is part of the Cyber Security graduate degree program. This course provides a guide to software security, ranging far beyond secure coding to outline rigorous processes and practices for managing system and software operations. This course presents standards and practices related to key activities such as threat and risk evaluation, assurance cases, and adversarial testing. I. PREREQUISITE For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog. II. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASE Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: III. IV. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Office MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Explain the various measures needed to secure communication protocols. B. Understand and contrast the various forms of authentication and access control. C. Explain the concept of multilevel and multilateral security. D. Contrast system evaluation and assurance. E. Integrate biblical principles within the field of secure software engineering. V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS Page 1 of 3

3 A. Textbook readings and lecture presentations B. Course Requirements Checklist After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1. C. Discussion Board Forums (4) Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, there will be 4 Discussion Board Forums throughout this course. The student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided topic for each forum. Each thread must be 3 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates threads. Each reply must be 1 words. D. Article Reviews (3) The student will write a 7-word article review paper in current APA format that focuses on security engineering. The paper must include at least 1 reference in addition to the course textbook and the Bible. E. Research Papers (2) Topic Proposal and Outline The student will write at least 3 4 bullets with 1 2 sentences per bullet that focus on security engineering. The paper must include at least 3 references in addition to the course textbook and the Bible. Final Submission The student will write a 2,7 3,2-word research-oriented paper in current APA format that focuses on security engineering. The paper must include at least 3 references in addition to the course textbook and the Bible. VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES A. Points Course Requirements Checklist 10 Discussion Board Forums (4 at pts ea) 200 Article Reviews (3 at 100 pts ea) 300 Research Papers Topic Proposal and Outline (2 at pts ea) 100 Final Submission (2 at 200 pts ea) 400 Total 1010 B. Scale A = A- = B+ = B = B- = C+ = C = C- = F = C. Late Assignment Policy Page 2 of 3

4 If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by . Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions: 1. Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will receive a 10% deduction. 2. Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20% deduction. 3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted. 4. Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted. Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis. D. Disability Assistance Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at Page 3 of 3

5 CSCI 611 Course Schedule COURSE SCHEDULE CSCI 612 Textbook: Ross, Security Engineering (2008). MODULE/ WEEK READING & STUDY ASSIGNMENTS POINTS 1 Ross: chs. 1 2 Course Requirements Checklist Class Introductions Article Review Ross: ch. 3 DB Forum 1 Research Paper 1: Topic Proposal and Outline 3 Ross: ch. 4 Article Review Ross: ch. 6 Research Paper 1: Final Submission Ross: ch. 8 DB Forum 2 Research Paper 2: Topic Proposal and Outline 6 Ross: ch. 9 Article Review Ross: chs. 11, 26 DB Forum 3 8 Ross: Conclusion DB Forum 4 Research Paper 2: Final Submission 200 TOTAL 1010 DB = Discussion Board NOTE: Each course module/week begins on Monday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.