Information Security & Assurance Capstone Research Project

Catalog description

This capstone course integrates previous coursework and practical experience with a focus on authentic demonstration of competencies outlined by the program. Students synthesize prior learning to design or develop a capstone as a culmination of their studies. The course is structured to support student success in fulfilling program requirements and developing a well-thought-out, comprehensive capstone project. Problem domains may be suggested by external sponsors, the instructor or student teams. The project itself can be research-oriented, have a design focus, center on evaluation and testing, or be tailored to an individual or team's interests. It should, however, touch on either the technical or business elements of information security, or a combination of both. Student teams or individuals are expected to document their projects in a weekly, online process journal. Key deliverables for the course, regardless of the project definition, include planning documents, execution plan, final project deliverable and presentation. Problem domains may be suggested by external sponsors, the instructor, or student teams. The project itself can be research-oriented, have a design focus, center on evaluation and testing, or be tailored to an individual or team’s interests. It should, however, touch on either the technical elements, the business elements, or the combine technical & business elements of information security. This delivery model requires good communication about the process, as well as, the results of a project, since that is the main focus of the learning in the capstone experience. As such, student teams or individuals are expected to document their projects in a weekly, online process journal. Key deliverables for the course, regardless of the project definition, include planning documents, execution plan, final project deliverable and presentation.