CYMS6400-B Software and Application Secur (Spring 2024)

Course Details

Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 2 (01/13/2024 - 03/08/2024)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: No Seats 0 Waiting
Credits: 3

Course Description

This course takes a holistic approach to software and application security. Students learn how and why to incorporate security features into the design process for an application, and introduced to common security threats for different application environments including software, web applications, and mobile applications. Students analyze applications for security vulnerabilities through code review and various methods for static and dynamic testing, and to apply prevention techniques and countermeasures for known vulnerabilities. As the threat landscape for applications is constantly evolving, students learn to identify and address emerging application security issues. 3 Credits

Course Materials

About the Instructor(s)

Jamie L. Pinchot, D.Sc.
Department Head, Computer and Information Systems
Computer and Information Systems

Professor of Computer and Information Systems
Computer and Information Systems

Director, Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems and Communications
School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sciences

pinchot@rmu.edu
412-397-6050 phone
412-397-6469 fax
Wheatley Center 309
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