REU Site: Developing Undergraduate Research in Computer Network-Based Intrusion Detection and Information System Protection

EIA-0097858 Frincke，Deborah University of IdahoREU网站：开展基于计算机网络的入侵检测和信息系统保护的本科生研究对具有技术素养的工人的需求已达到关键水平。美国商务部预计，到2006年，美国将需要130多万名新的技术工人。此外，越来越多的人达成共识，认为缺乏训练有素的信息安全和信息保障人员已经或即将达到危机的程度。REU旨在解决信息保障研究人员短缺的问题，为本科生提供参与CSDS赞助下正在进行的研究项目的机会。爱达荷大学(UI)安全与可靠软件中心(CSDS)成立于1998年，是爱达荷州的一个中心，旨在更好地组织和促进信息安全教育和研究。CSDS/爱达荷大学被命名为首批七个信息保障教育卓越中心之一，因此特别适合领导这一倡议。我们的具体目标是每年在一个项目中包括14名本科生REU参与者(总共42名)，其目的是：1.通过让本科生参与这一研究领域，满足国家对具有关键基础设施保护能力的研究人员和“思想家”的需求。提供一个“边做边学”的环境，让有积极性的本科生学会如何以有纪律和创造性的方式负责自己的研究，并在这种努力中领导他人。为那些本来不会有这样的机会的人提供独特的研究体验。鼓励本科生攻读研究生教育或从事信息保障研究工作。以吸引不同的学生群体进入这个学习领域。为了引发对计算机安全和隐私研究和实践中涉及的大量道德问题的讨论和考虑，无论是针对REU参与者，还是后来在REU参与者的家中。我们计划的关键组成部分包括：具有在研究环境中与本科生合作的丰富经验的教员；从PI和高级调查员目前资助的研究：强调批判性思维、领导力、演示和出版技能；学生立即融入信息保证现有研究项目；不断扩大的地平线研讨会，使学生直接接触信息保障领域的知名成员、从业人员和参与制定这一领域国家政策的人；也是一个可选的伦理部分，由在这一领域具有相当专业知识的高级调查人员领导，以一系列综合讲座和讨论的形式进行。其中还包括服务方面的内容，即学生领导他们选择的项目来解决信息保障中的具体实际问题。该项目针对的是那些通常没有机会从事研究或在这一领域工作的学生。招聘将强调多样性，既是为了丰富学生经验，也是为了让代表不足的群体参与国家安全/隐私/信息保障政策和技术辩论。持续评估的重点是检查学生通过参与该项目的能力如何变化，以及在该项目结束后跟踪学生的职业选择。

EIA-0097858Frincke, DeborahUniversity of IdahoREU SITES: Developing Undergraduate Research in Computer Network-Based Intruision Detection and Information System ProtectionThe need for technologically literate workers has reached a critical level. The US Department of commerce predicts that by 2006, the United States will need more than 1.3 million new technology workers. Further, there is a growing consensus that the lack of trained information security an information assurance personnel has reached or soon will reach crisis proportions. This REU is intended to address the shortage of information assurance researchers by providing opportunities for undergraduates to participate in ongoing research projects under the auspices of the CSDS. The Center for Secure and Dependable Software (CSDS) at the University of Idaho (UI) was formed in 1998 as an Idaho Center to better organize and promote information security education and research. The CSDS/University of Idaho was named as one of the first seven Centers of Excellence in Information Assurance Education, and is therefore uniquely suited to lead this initiative. Our specific objectives are to include 14 undergraduate REU participants yearly (42 total) in a program, which is intended:1. To address the national need for researchers and "thinkers" with competencies in critical infrastructure protection by involving undergraduates in this area of research.2. To provide an "learn by doing" environment in which motivated undergraduates learn how to take charge of their research in a disciplined and creative manner, and to lead others in such endeavors.3. To offer a unique research experiences to people who would not otherwise have such opportunities.4. To stimulate undergraduates to pursue graduate education or research careers in information assurance.5. To attract a diverse student population to this field of study.6. To provoke discussion and consideration of the vast array of ethical issues involved in computer security and privacy research and practice, both for the REU participants and later at her REU participants' home site.Key components of our program include: a faculty with considerable experience in working with undergraduates in a research environment; immediate integration of students in existing research programs in information assurance, drawn from the PI and senior investigator's currently funded research: an emphasis on critical thinking, leadership, presentation, and publication skills; the Expanding Horizons seminars, which bring students into direct contact with highly regarded members of the information assurance field, with practitioners, and with those involved in setting national policy in this area; also an optional ethics component in the form of an integrated sequence of lectures and discussion sections to be led by senior investigators with considerable expertise in this area. A service aspect is also included, where students lead a project of their choice to solve specific real problems in information assurance.The program is geared towards students who would not normally have an opportunity to work in research or in this area. Recruitment will emphasize diversity, both to enrich the student experience and to bring underrepresented groups in the national security/privacy/information assurance policy and technology debates. Ongoing assessment is emphasized in terms both of examining how student capabilities change through their participation in this program as well as in tracking student career choices after the program ends.