Editorial: Special issue on resources for the computer security and information assurance curriculum: Issue 1

ABSTRACT

This editorial introduces a set of articles in the JERIC special issue on resources for the computer security and information assurance curriculum. It begins with a discussion of why such a special edition is needed and continues by outlining the articles in this volume, as follows: an innovative model for security education based on teaching hospitals; teaching context in computer security through metaphors; tools supporting exploration of cryptography; suggestions for a hands-on Linux course geared towards a student population that includes noncomputer scientists; and finally, projects suitable for a course in computer forensics.

REFERENCES

• 1: Frincke, D. and Bishop, M. 2004. Joining the security education community. IEEE Security & Privacy, (Sept./Oct.), 61-63.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.0 General

  D. Software
  D.4 OPERATING SYSTEMS
      D.4.6 Security and Protection

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
  K.4 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
      K.4.1 Public Policy Issues
          Subjects: Abuse and crime involving computers

General Terms:
Experimentation, Security

Keywords:
Computer forensics, protection, security