Comparing topics in CS syllabus with topics in CS research

Abstract

This study quantifies and compares the computer security themes found in the ACM Computer Science curricula with the themes addressed in top-ranked computer security re- search conferences over the past six years. On the under- standing that current research should help set the agenda for course coverage, we use a strategic diagram to compare the research topics with the curriculum topics and identify specific future directions for the ACM CS curriculum and for computer security courses.