Experiences from a Time-Condensed Computer Security Class

In this paper, the author shares the experience of teaching a time-condensed version of an undergraduate level computer security class in six-week's time. In this way, it can meet the diverse scheduling requirements and ensure that students be educated at a faster pace to cope with the escalating cyber security threats. In order to effectively run the class, the instructor incorporated a combination of instructional approaches into different course components, including comprehensive traditional lectures, hands-on lab assignments and final research projects. Each of the course components was carefully customized and designed to fit into the condensed course schedule without sacrificing the effectiveness. Although it was a busy class on a tight schedule, both the instructor and the students enjoyed this condensed version.