Security trumps efficiency: putting it into the curriculum

  • Authors:
  • Donald G. Marks;Michael Stinson

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Tulsa;Central Michigan University

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
  • Year:
  • 2007

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Abstract

Security issues are becoming increasingly important due to market forces and recent legislation. Traditional techniques of teaching beginning programming leave students with dangerous habits, viewing security as an optional, add-on requirement. Incorporating a suite of security principles into first year textbooks would improve overall code security and prepare students better for their careers.