This special section provides a platform for educators to present papers related to academic curriculum, programs and the computer security Body of Knowledge (BOK). These reports and recommendations will allow description of the current state of academic computer security courses and programs and the sharing of ideas in an effort to identify the fundamental skills and competencies necessary for students entering this field of study. The paper presentations will be followed by a panel discussion in an effort to assimilate the information presented into a consensus recommendation for security program curriculum, specialty areas within the discipline, core competencies and a relevant BOK in the field. This includes existing, planned or recommended courses that allow students to acquire the necessary skills and competencies for successful pursuit of careers in the computer security field.

Topics of Interest

• Fundamental skill and competencies identification
• Foundations Courses Requirements
• Programming prerequisites
• Platform considerations
• Existing academic programs in computer security
• Minor and major concentration options
• Recommendations for curriculum and BOK
• Computer security career paths
• Industry integration
• Changing and evolving security technology
• Innovative teaching methods for security
• Hands-on and theoretical teaching approaches

Special Session Organizer

Professor Malrey Lee
Chonbuk National University, Korea
mrlee@chonbuk.ac.kr

Professor Thomas M Gatton
National University SanDiego, USA.
tgatton@nu.edu

Important Dates
Submission of papers : May 31, 2008
Notification of acceptance : July 15, 2008
Submission of the camera ready: August 15, 2008