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ITEC 475

I. Course Title: Security of Cyber-Physical Systems

II. Course Number: ITEC 475

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: ITEC 345

V. Course Description: 

An introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems focused on the threats, vulnerabilities, and other challenges facing these systems and how those threats impact the capability, adaptability, scalability, resiliency, safety, security, and usability of those systems. 

VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:

Topics include:

  1. Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems.
  2. Overview of Security and Privacy in Cyber-Physical Systems.
  3. Network Related Challenges to Cyber-Physical Systems.
  4. Quantifying Privacy in Cyber-Physical Systems.
  5. Cyber-Physical Systems and National Security.
  6. Legal Issues in Cyber-Physical Systems.
  7. Management of Cyber-Physical Systems.
  8. Cyber-Physical Systems and Cloud Computing.
  9. Cryptography and Security of Cyber-Physical Systems.
  10. Vulnerabilities of Wireless Sensor Networks.
  11. Attack Detection in Cyber-Physical Systems.
  12. Data Security and Privacy in Cyber-Physical Systems.

VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:

This course will be taught in a lecture format. Often, the course will employ student presentations.

VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

Students who complete the course will be able to:  

  1. Identify and describe Cyber-Physical Systems and distinguish those systems from other traditional applications.
  2. Identify and describe vulnerabilities, threats and attacks on Cyber-Physical Systems.
  3. Analyze the design of a Cyber-Physical Systems to identify the explicit vulnerabilities of that system.
  4. 澳门老奇人论坛 appropriate security controls to secure a Cyber-Physical System.
  5. Identify and describe the management, legal and privacy concerns related to Cyber-Physical Systems.
  6. Demonstrate effective professional communication skills.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment.

VIII. Assessment Measures:

Evaluation will be based on both individual and team projects, oral and written assignments and may include case studies, and at least two examinations. The instructor may also use quizzes or other assessment strategies.

 

Other Course Information: None

 

Review and Approval 

Sept. 25, 2001        New Course Proposal        John P. Helm, Chair

February, 2003        Update                            John P. Helm, Chair

November 2003        Update                            Joseph Chase, Chair

October, 2004         Update                            Joseph Chase, Chair

Revised: June 1, 2012

April 12, 2018

March 01, 2021

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