Teaching computer security

ABSTRACT

This paper provides advice on how to create a first course on computer and network security. It is based on the author's teaching of such a course in a small college setting. The main emphasis is on a set of lab exercises that provide students with practical experience appropriate to the course.

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INDEX TERMS

Keywords:
computer security, computer security labs, information technology security, network security, security