Development of a Master of Software Assurance Reference Curriculum

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Author(s): Nancy R. Mead (Carnegie Mellon University, USA), Julia H. Allen (Carnegie Mellon University, USA), Mark Ardis (Stevens Institute of Technology, USA), Thomas B. Hilburn (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA), Andrew J. Kornecki (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA), Rick Linger (Carnegie Mellon University, USA)and James McDonald (Monmouth University, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Volume: 1
Issue: 4
Pages: 17
Source title: International Journal of Secure Software Engineering (IJSSE)
Editor(s)-in-Chief: Martin Gilje Jaatun (SINTEF Digital, Norway)
DOI: 10.4018/jsse.2010100102

Keywords: Computer Science & IT / Engineering Science Reference / Systems & Software Design / Systems and Software Engineering

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Modern society is deeply and irreversibly dependent on software systems of remarkable scope and complexity in areas that are essential for preserving this way of life. The security and correct functioning of these systems are vital. Recognizing these realities, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) enlisted the resources of the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University to develop a curriculum for a Master of Software Assurance degree program and define transition strategies for implementation. In this article, the authors present an overview of the Master of Software Assurance curriculum project, including its history, student prerequisites and outcomes, a core body of knowledge, and curriculum architecture from which to create such a degree program. The authors also provide suggestions for implementing a Master of Software Assurance program.

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