CYBS3220-A Secure System Design (Summer 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: 8 (06/17/2024 - 08/09/2024)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: 6 Seats
Credits: 3

Course Description

A detailed understanding of the analysis, design, and implementation of trusted systems is essential for the development of secure information systems. This course provides an overview of computer security to include an analysis of computer security in relation to systems design, why systems are not secure, and the general concepts and design techniques applicable to the design of secure modern information systems, software, and applications. It examines in detail the principles of security architecture, access control, policy, and the threat of malicious code; the considerations of trusted system implementation to include security models, and the related assurance measures associated with trusted systems to include documentation, formal specification, verification, and testing.

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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