Navigating Cybersecurity Research: Principles and Techniques

Catalog description

This is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with advanced research skills specifically tailored to the field of cybersecurity. This course will guide students through various research methodologies, including observational, mathematical, experimental, and applied research methods, as outlined in the textbook. Students will learn to identify and articulate research problems, conduct thorough literature reviews, and design and execute research studies. The course emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative data analyses, including machine learning techniques, and covers the use of simulations. Additionally, students will explore the ethical dimensions of cybersecurity research and the challenges of addressing adversaries within the field. The course is structured to enable students to critically evaluate published research, understand the strengths and weaknesses of different research methods, and apply these insights to their research endeavors in cybersecurity. Only one of C YBR 200 and C INF 200 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): C YBR/C INF 124X, C YBR/C EHC 242, and A MAT 108.