CyberMUG

With the rapid advancements in technology, cybersecurity challenges have significantly increased, affecting the safe use, maintenance, and design of computing systems. It is critical to address system security from the inception phase of development. All individuals involved in system design and development must be well-versed in 'secure system design' principles. In the CyberMUG project, funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF), we developed generic, plug-and-play, hands-on cybersecurity modules for Computer Science (CS) and Computer Engineering (CmpE) courses, aiming for nationwide adoption. These modules are designed to be integrated into the curriculum in a vertical manner across various class levels, progressively enhancing students' understanding of cyber-secure design. The project's objective is to introduce cybersecurity concepts to students early on, fostering a security-first mindset that they can apply throughout the system design and development process.