Abstract
Cybersecurity is a growing problem globally. Software helps to drive and optimize businesses in every aspect of modern life. Software systems have been under continued attacks by malicious entities, and in some cases, the consequences have been catastrophic. In order to tackle this pervasive problem, emphasis has been placed on educating software developers on how to develop secure systems. The majority of attacks on software systems have been largely due to negligence, lack of education, or incorrect application of cybersecurity defenses. As a result, there is a movement to increase cybersecurity education at all levels: novice, intermediate and expert. At the college level, students can be exposed to cybersecurity skills and principles that will better equip them as they transition into the workforce. A case study is presented which assesses the cybersecurity knowledge of juniors and seniors in a software engineering degree program taught over a one-semester period.
Highlights
Software continues to impact all aspects of our lives, including the way we use our phones, computers, home appliances, medical devices, and cars, just to name a few
This is especially true for students who are not yet experienced in software development, or in cybersecurity. This lack of cybersecurity knowledge is a major issue in software development. It has been proven over the years that, software defects account for huge losses [1]-[3] and rework when security is not considered or poorly implemented
The study presented in this paper concentrated primarily on detection and evaluation, which are fundamental in achieving a secure system
Summary
Software continues to impact all aspects of our lives, including the way we use our phones, computers, home appliances, medical devices, and cars, just to name a few. Programmers are expected to consider threats and vulnerabilities, and to implement applications and programs that cannot be attacked or exploited This is especially true for students who are not yet experienced in software development, or in cybersecurity. This lack of cybersecurity knowledge is a major issue in software development It has been proven over the years that, software defects account for huge losses [1]-[3] and rework when security is not considered or poorly implemented. A study is conducted to find an effective approach to expose undergraduate students to security principles The goal of this exercise is to determine how well students can evaluate control structures by determining the correct output and, identifying defects.
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