Enhancing Secure Software Development Education Through Relevant Active Learning

While the mobile applications are increasing dramatically, the mobile security threat landscape is also growing explosively. The malicious malware may attack vulnerable mobile apps to get personal or enterprise confidential data anywhere and anytime. Most vulnerabilities should be addressed and fixed in the early stage of mobile software development. However, many development professionals lack the awareness of the importance of security vulnerability and the necessary secure knowledge and skills at the development stage. Also, secure software development is still a relatively weak area and is not well represented in most schoolsu0027 computing curriculum. This poster addresses the needs and challenges of the lack of pedagogical materials and real world learning environment in Secure Mobile Software Development (SMSD) through effective, engaging, and investigative authentic learning approaches.