Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - CMPT 318 D100

Special Topics in Computing Science (3)

Cybersecurity

Class Number: 8384

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 15, 2018
    Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CMPT 225. Additional prerequisites to be determined by the instructor subject to approval by the undergraduate program chair.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Special topics in computing science at the 300 level. Topics that are of current interest or are not covered in regular curriculum will be offered from time to time depending on availability of faculty and student interest.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course introduces cybersecurity concepts and discusses cyber intelligence and threat analysis methods in the context of Big Data analytics. Cyber situational analysis and anomaly detection based on probabilistic modelling will play a central role. This includes using the R language and software environment for statistical computing. Fundamental concepts and applied aspects of cybersecurity risk assessment and management will be discussed in detail.

Topics

  • Probability theory
  • Time series analysis and forecasting
  • Discrete Markov process modelling
  • Intrusion detection and prevention
  • Complex vs. simple anomalies
  • Critical infrastructure protection
  • Advanced persistent threats
  • Cyber risk mitigation

Grading

NOTES:

The course has a midterm examination (worth 30% of the total grade), two tests (worth 20%), two graded assignments (worth 10%) and a course project organized as group project with a project report and presentation in class (worth 35%).
There will also be two reading assignments and several tutorials.
Class participation accounts for 5% of the total grade

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

  • How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk
  • Douglas W. Hubbard and Richard Seiersen
  • John Wiley & Sons
  • 2016

ISBN: 9781119085294

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS