Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - CMPT 318 D100

Special Topics in Computing Science (3)

Cybersecurity-Computer Systems

Class Number: 10790

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CMPT 225.

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 DETAILS:

Prerequisite Requirements:  CMPT 225, STAT 270 and MATH 232 (or 240)

This course introduces cybersecurity concepts and discusses cyber intelligence and threat analysis methods in the context of Big Data analytics. Cyber situational analysis based on probabilistic models will play a central role. This includes using the R language and software environment for statistical computing.

Topics

  • Probability theory
  • Time series analysis and anomaly detection
  • Hidden Markov models
  • Cyber situational awareness
  • Critical infrastructure protection
  • Cyber risk assesment and management
  • Cybercrime in financial sectors

Grading

NOTES:

The course has a midterm examination (worth 30% of the total grade) and a course project organized as group project with presentation in class (worth 40%). There will be four homework assignments which won't be collected and graded. Instead, there will be four quizzes in class (worth 20%). Class participation accounts for 10% 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