CISC 333 - Defensive Programming

(3 semester hours)
Prerequisites: CISC 233
Description: This course provides the student with a hands-on experience in secure programming using encryption standards and case studies. Emphasis is placed on computer secure programming practices and programing security tools used for risk assessments. Technical and legal issues regarding unsecure or poorly designed software. Software tools as static code analyzer and fuzzers are used to detect flaws (bugs) in applications. Student conduct code reviews of their peers’ class and lab programs. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) encryption standards are studied and stressed as defensive programming requirements. Student use NIST encryption in their programs to protect and secure programs and data. Offered Spring Semester, annually.