ASSURED INFORMATION SECURITY
ASSURED INFORMATION SECURITY
Embedded hardware is everywhere you look today – from your vehicle’s infotainment system to refrigerators to medical devices and everything else in-between. With so much exposure one would think that such devices are secure against attack; however, sadly for a large number of devices this is not the case. For proof, just look no further than your local news reports. They are full of reports on devices being hacked into.
Organizations are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of developing secure software. These classes introduce the student to the concepts of software assurance, which have direct application in all software industries, including automotive and aerospace sectors. Students gain an appreciation of the technical challenges associated with software assurance and develop the technical skills necessary to engineer secure software. Laboratory exercises reinforce the principles taught in the course, and give students an opportunity to develop their skills.