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Poor software quality can adversely affect application security by increasing the potential for a malicious breach of a system. Because computer security and cybersecurity are becoming such relevant topics for practicing software engineers,…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2015-12-10 Nicole Radziwill , Jessica Romano , Diane Shorter , Morgan Benton

Given programming languages can provide different types and levels of security support, it is critically important to consider security aspects while selecting programming languages for developing software systems. Inadequate consideration…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2021-11-29 Roland Croft , Yongzheng Xie , Mansooreh Zahedi , M. Ali Babar , Christoph Treude

Background. As artificial intelligence and AI-powered systems continue to grow, the role of data scientists has become essential in software development environments. Data scientists face challenges related to managing large volumes of data…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-01-30 Matheus de Morais Leça , Ronnie de Souza Santos

Cyber assurance, which is the ability to operate under the onslaught of cyber attacks and other unexpected events, is essential for organizations facing inundating security threats on a daily basis. Organizations usually employ multiple…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-07-26 Nan Sun , Chang-Tsun Li , Hin Chan , Md Zahidul Islam , Md Rafiqul Islam , Warren Armstrong

This study investigates the prevalence and underlying causes of work-related stress and burnout among cybersecurity professionals using a quantitative survey approach guided by the Job Demands-Resources model. Analysis of responses from 50…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-01-22 Sunil Arora , John D. Hastings

Cybersecurity professionals need hands-on training to prepare for managing the current advanced cyber threats. To practice cybersecurity skills, training participants use numerous software tools in computer-supported interactive learning…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2023-07-18 Valdemar Švábenský , Jan Vykopal , Pavel Čeleda , Lydia Kraus

In spite of the growing importance of software security and the industry demand for more cyber security expertise in the workforce, the effect of security education and experience on the ability to assess complex software security problems…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2018-08-21 Luca Allodi , Marco Cremonini , Fabio Massacci , Woohyun Shim

Capture the Flag challenges are a popular form of cybersecurity education, where students solve hands-on tasks in an informal, game-like setting. The tasks feature diverse assignments, such as exploiting websites, cracking passwords, and…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2021-01-06 Valdemar Švábenský , Pavel Čeleda , Jan Vykopal , Silvia Brišáková

There is a growing need for cybersecurity professionals with practical knowledge and experience to meet societal needs and comply with new standards and regulations. At the same time, the advances in software technology and artificial…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2026-04-02 Charilaos Skandylas , Mikael Asplund

With the increasing reliance on software and automation nowadays, tight deadlines, limited resources, and prioritization of functionality over security can lead to insecure coding practices. When not handled properly, these constraints…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-07-16 Chaima Boufaied , Taher Ghaleb , Zainab Masood

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demands adequate levels of awareness and actions to address sustainability challenges. Software systems will play an important role in moving towards these targets. Sustainability skills…

Modern software systems are developed in diverse programming languages and often harbor critical vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit to compromise security. These vulnerabilities have been actively targeted in real-world attacks,…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-03-27 Zhuoyun Qian , Fangtian Zhong , Qin Hu , Yili Jiang , Jiaqi Huang , Mengfei Ren , Jiguo Yu

Secure software is a cornerstone to safe and resilient digital ecosystems. It offers strong foundation to protect users' sensitive data and guard against cyber-threats. The rapidly increasing landscape of digital economy has encouraged…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2023-07-13 Irum Rauf , Tamara Lopez , Thein Tun , Marian Petre , Bashar Nuseibeh

Cyber Security plays an important role in the field of information technology .Securing the information have become one of the biggest challenges in the present day. When ever we think about the cyber security the first thing that comes to…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2014-02-11 G. Nikhita Reddy , G. J. Ugander Reddy

The sustainability of Security Operations Centers depends on their people, yet 71% of practitioners report burnout and 24% plan to exit cybersecurity entirely. Flow theory suggests that when job demands misalign with practitioner…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2026-02-17 Kashyap Thimmaraju , Duc Anh Hoang , Souradip Nath , Jaron Mink , Gail-Joon Ahn

Modeling and simulation are widely used in cybersecurity research to assess cyber threats, evaluate defense mechanisms, and analyze vulnerabilities. However, the diversity of application areas, the variety of cyberattacks scenarios, and the…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-08-11 Luca Serena , Gabriele D'Angelo , Stefano Ferretti , Moreno Marzolla

Context: To effectively defend against ever-evolving cybersecurity threats, software systems should be made as secure as possible. To achieve this, software developers should understand potential vulnerabilities and apply secure coding…

Programming Languages · Computer Science 2024-07-11 Alina Torbunova , Adnan Ashraf , Ivan Porres

It has been 50 years since the term software engineering was coined in 1968 at a NATO conference. The field should be relatively mature by now, with most established universities covering core software engineering topics in their Computer…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2018-05-24 Eray Tuzun , Hakan Erdogmus , Izzet Gokhan Ozbilgin

There are numerous articles about the programming languages most commonly used by hackers. Among them, however, there are hardly any scientific studies. One reason might be that hackers mainly operate anonymously and are difficult to reach.…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-03-24 Christian Koch , Katharina Müller , Eldar Sultanow

As cyber threats endanger everyone, from regular users to computing professionals, spreading cybersecurity awareness becomes increasingly critical. Therefore, our university designed an innovative cybersecurity awareness course that is…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2023-07-18 Lydia Kraus , Valdemar Švábenský , Martin Horák , Vashek Matyáš , Jan Vykopal , Pavel Čeleda