ITR: Security Education in Embedded Computing

University Of Virginia Main Campus, Charlottesville VA

Investigators

Abstract

EIA-0082635 Williams, Ronald University of Virginia ITR: Security Education in Embedded Computing Education and research will be tightly coupled as this effort focuses upon security in networked embedded computer systems. The vulnerability of networked computers to malicious or mischievous attack has become apparent with several recent incidents. With the present trend to connect more embedded systems to global networks, security is a growing concern. The investigators on this project seek to identify aspects of well-studied embedded computing characteristics that can be extended and applied to issues of security. The primary objectives of this work are to develop a theoretical foundation for embedded system security and to expand the base of security education for computer engineers. The theoretical foundation will build upon the body of knowledge developed over past decades in availability, reliability, and safety research. Educational modules will be made available and can be used in the future to form the basis for a more extensive educational program in this area. The potential impact of this effort will include a significant increase in the sensitivity to embedded system security issues among those computer engineers who participate in the project or are exposed to the educational modules. Further, new applications of existing techniques will improve the evaluation and design of embedded systems to include security considerations. Both of these impacts are significant to increase the integrity of networked embedded computer systems.