Title :
Teach Them When They Aren´t Looking: Introducing Security in CS1
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Abstract :
This article discusses computer security exercises that have been used to introduce concepts in foundational computer-programming courses. It presents two examples and discusses the associated reactions of the students as they learn about computer security at the beginning of their computer-programming careers.
Keywords :
C++ language; computer science education; educational aids; educational courses; educational institutions; security of data; C++; CS1; CS1 assignments; UAF; University of Alaska Fairbanks; computer science curriculum; computer security; computer security education; programming students; specialized courses; Computer security; Engineering profession; computer security education; education; security & privacy;
Journal_Title :
Security & Privacy, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSP.2009.139
