CSC 451 - Software Assurance

Introduction to quality assurance, reliability, security in software engineering. Topics include quality/security requirements and specifications; design and code review; techniques for static and dynamic analysis of software; software metrics; advanced testing techniques; reliability growth modeling. Emphasis on software security engineering provided, including threat modeling, secure design principles, secure development processes. Course provides practical application of strategies and principles learned.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite or Corequisite: CSC 450, or instructor approval.
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3

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