Abstract
This course provides an overview of the subject of software safety as it relates to the safety of the overall computing system. In particular, learners will gain an understanding of the various software safety standards used in the aircraft industry, traditional safety analysis techniques, and current research and development efforts in the field. After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of: The difference between Safety, Security and Reliability; The difference between Software, Hardware and Data Safety; The role of various Safety Standards (DO-178B, DO-254, ARP 4761, ARP 4754, etc.); Current safety analysis techniques (FMEA, FTA, etc.); Emerging computer safety trends

Educational Course Subject Areas
Aerospace ,  Computer Engineering ,  Networking ,  Software

Keywords
Accident ,  Defect ,  Error ,  Fail-Safe ,  Failure ,  Fault ,  Fault Tolerance ,  Hazard ,  Incident ,  Reliability ,  Safety ,  Security