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Systems Engineer Research Center Open Forum Discussion
Wed, Oct 04, 2017 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Systems Architecting and Engineering, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Gary McGraw, Vice President for Security Technology, Synopsys
Talk Title: What are the Top Ten Software Security Flaws?
Series: SERC Talks
Abstract: SERC Talks is an open forum discussion series featuring researchers sharing their insights on various questions relevant to Systems Engineering (SE) and its evolution. Prof. Barry Boehm is the Editor-in-Chief of the series, curating the talks. The Systems Engineering Research Center encourages input and insights during these lively discussions to create an ongoing and more collaborative dialogue between academia, government and industry sectors of the SE community.
Software security defects come in two categories--bugs in the implementation and flaws in the design. In the commercial marketplace, much more attention has been paid to finding and fixing bugs than has been paid to finding and fixing flaws. That is because automatically identifying bugs is a much easier problem than identifying design flaws. The IEEE Center for Secure Design was founded to address this issue head on. This will cover the IEEE CSD's first deliverable by introducing and discussing how to avoid the top ten software security flaws. The content was developed in concert with Twitter, Google, Cigital, HP, Sadosky Foundation of Argentina, George Washington University, Intel/McAfee, RSA, University of Washington, EMC, Harvard University, and Athens University of Economics and Business. The talk will include how to avoid the top ten software security design flaws. It is important, of course, to know that these flaws account for half of the defects commonly encountered in software security. But more important still is learning how to avoid these problems when designing a new system or revisiting an existing system.
Biography: Gary McGraw is the Vice President Security Technology of Synopsys (SNPS), a silicon valley company headquartered in Mountain View, CA. He is a globally recognized authority on software security and the author of eight best selling books on this topic. His titles include Software Security, Exploiting Software, Building Secure Software, Java Security, Exploiting Online Games, and 6 other books. He is editor of the Addison-Wesley Software Security series. Dr. McGraw has also written over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications, authors a periodic security column for SearchSecurity, and is frequently quoted in the press. Besides serving as a strategic counselor for top business and IT executives, Gary is on the Advisory Boards of Max Financial, NTrepid, and Ravenwhite. He has also served as a Board member of Cigital (acquired by Synopsys) and as Advisor to Dasient (acquired by Twitter), Fortify Software (acquired by HP), and Invotas (acquired by FireEye). His dual PhD is in Cognitive Science and Computer Science from Indiana University where he serves on the Dean's Advisory Council for the School of Informatics. Gary produces the monthly Silver Bullet Security Podcast for Synopsys and IEEE Security and Privacy magazine (syndicated by SearchSecurity).
Host: Prof. Barry Boehm
More Info: https://www.garymcgraw.com/
Webcast: http://www.sercuarc.org/events/serc-talks-what-are-the-top-ten-software-security-flaws/Location: • Online via WebEX
WebCast Link: http://www.sercuarc.org/events/serc-talks-what-are-the-top-ten-software-security-flaws/
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: James Moore II
Event Link: https://www.garymcgraw.com/
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
W.V.T. RUSCH ENGINEERING HONORS COLLOQUIUM
Fri, Oct 06, 2017 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Grace Yee, Senior Licensing Officer at University of California Riverside
Talk Title: Patenting and Commercializing Early Stage Technologies
Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Su Stevens
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
INCOSE-LA Speaker Meeting
Tue, Oct 10, 2017 @ 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Phyllis Marbach, President, INCOSE-LA, Boeing Designated Expert in both Software Engineering and Systems Engineering as well as Agile Practices
Talk Title: A Systems Engineering Solution To Clean Up The Oceans' Plastic Waste
Series: INCOSE-LA Speaker Series
Abstract: The 2017 INCOSE International Symposium Practitioners Challenge Delivery Team was Nicole Hutchison, Robert Edson, Megan Clifford and Jaci Pratt. The team presented a problem and challenged the assembled systems engineers to work together to present a solution to the problem. This year's problem: About 19 Billion tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans each year and the amount of global trash is expected to increase every year for the next century. What can we do about this plastic trash problem?
Come to the next speaker meeting at the Aerospace Corporation on October 10 to learn how the systems engineers self-organized, discussed the issues, and presented a way forward to clean up the plastic, reuse or dispose of the plastic, and prevent plastic from entering our oceans in the future.
DIRECTIONS TO THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION
Location: between Imperial and El Segundo Blvd (north to south), between the 405 Freeway and Sepulveda (east to west).
From the 105 Freeway traveling WEST:
1. Take the exit towards 405 South
2. Before getting onto the 405 Freeway, take the El Segundo Blvd exit
3. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left (west)
4. Turn right on Aviation Blvd.
5. Bldg. D8 will be on the third building on the Right, just past the discount bakery.
The facility is the third building from the corner of Aviation and El Segundo, just north of the discount bakery outlet. The facility has 4 gates, but only the southern-most gate is open. Identify yourself to the security guard as attending the INCOSE meeting. You can park where Security directs and enter through the lobby at the center of the building where the flag poles are. Knock on the first of the double doors, and someone will open the door for you. The handicap ramp is on the north side and can be reached by driving all the way around the back of the building. Inform the security guard if you plan to use that ramp.
Schedule:
5:15-5:30 Sign-in/Registration
5:30-6:00 Networking/Refreshments
6:10-6:20 Introduction
6:20-6:30 WG Presentation (TBD)
6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation
Please RSVP by noon October 3rd to facilitate event registration and planning, foreign nationals by September 26th.
Biography: Phyllis Marbach is the current President of INCOSE-LA. She attended IS 2017 and participated in the Practitioners Challenge with about a dozen engineers from multiple disciplines and countries. Phyllis retired from Boeing last year after 37 years working as a development, systems, software and project engineer as well as Manager depending on the job and skills needed. She was a Boeing Designated Expert in both Software Engineering and Systems Engineering as well as Agile Practices. She has presented numerous papers at conferences in the past 10 years, is a member of several INCOSE working groups, and is a Certified SAFe(R) Program Consultant and trainer.
Host: The Aerospace Corporation (Venue); INCOSE-Los Angeles (Event)
More Info: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=l4ihvgeab&oeidk=a07ee508ycufa13055c
Location: The Aerospace Corporation, Building D8/1010, 200 N. Aviation, El Segundo, CA
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Deborah A. Cannon
Event Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=l4ihvgeab&oeidk=a07ee508ycufa13055c
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
W.V.T. RUSCH ENGINEERING HONORS COLLOQUIUM
Fri, Oct 13, 2017 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. David Siegel, Distinguished Professor at the Department of Geography and Earth Research Institute, UCSB, Earth Research Institute
Talk Title: The Ocean Below
Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Su Stevens
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
INCOSE-LA Tutorial Series
Sat, Oct 14, 2017 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Systems Architecting and Engineering, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Rick Hefner and Dr. Sue Gabriele, Program Director, California Institute of Technology Center for Technology and Management Education; Executive Director, Gabriele Educational Materials and Systems
Talk Title: Systems Thinking Tutorial
Abstract: What is systems thinking? How does systems thinking, or the lack of it, affect you and your work?
Systems thinking is an approach to understanding a system by examining the interactions among its components and between the system and the external environment. Systems thinking is essential to proper systems engineering, because it provides a framework for understanding and influencing the system's behavior. The ability to design systems relies on applying systems thinking rules to the definition of the system boundary, structure and interfaces to predict system performance.
This workshop will discuss the fundamental concepts, tools, and methods of systems thinking, and describe how their application distinguishes systems engineering from more traditional product development. Participants will apply these techniques to various systems engineering problems in this hands-on and interactive workshop.
Come to this Systems Thinking Tutorial to learn more about systems thinking participate in a Systems Thinking Roundtable, and enjoy lunch while networking with INCOSE-LA members and wrap-up by 2 p.m.
Cost: $10.00
Where: California Institute of Technology (Powell-Booth building, room 120), 1200 E California Blvd., Pasadena, CA. Visitors may park in any unreserved space. Permits are required between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and may be purchased from the machine in the lot or parking structure. Permits are not required on the weekend.
Agenda:
9:00am-10:55am Systems Thinking Introduction, Dr. Rick Hefner
10:55am-11:05am Break
11:05am-12:00pm Systems Thinking Roundtable, Dr. Sue Gabriele
12:00pm- 1:00pm Lunch and networking
1:00pm- 2:00pm Wrap-up, next steps
Biography: Rick Hefner, PhD, currently works at the Caltech Center for Technology and Management Education, where he helps industry professionals and high-tech companies understand and apply systems engineering concepts. He has over 40 years of experience in the aerospace, communications, electronics, and health sciences industries. This includes work with AeroVironment, Applied Physics Laboratory, Applied Materials, Ares Management, Boeing, DRS Technologies, Halliburton, Herbalife, Honeywell, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, John Deere, L-3 WESCAM, Maytag, Motorola, Pacific Bell, Raytheon, Schlumberger, Southern California Edison, St. Jude Medical, Toshiba, U.S. Navy, and Xerox.
Dr. Hefner is credited with over 100 publications and presentations. He earned his PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles, in applied dynamic systems control, and his MS and BS from Purdue University in interdisciplinary engineering.
Dr. Sue Gabriele of Gabriele Educational Materials and Systems is an innovator and consultant in systemic school and workplace renewal. Her expertise builds on twenty-years as a high school teacher. Following her teaching career, she turned to graduate school seeking answers to problems in public education. Finding solutions in general systems theory and control systems, she earned her PhD in "Human Science: Social and Institutional Change" by creating and researching the "RoundTable" as a seed for social system renewal.
Host: Caltech (venue) INCOSE-Los Angeles (event)
More Info: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eejw1c4la2c89235&llr=l4ihvgeab
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Location: CalTech (Powell-Booth Bldg, room 120), 1200 E California Blvd., Pasadena, CA
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Phyllis Marbach
Event Link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eejw1c4la2c89235&llr=l4ihvgeab
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
W.V.T. RUSCH ENGINEERING HONORS COLLOQUIUM
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Steve Chien, Head of the Artificial Intelligence Group, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Talk Title: ESA Rosetta Mission and the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Orbiter Science Operations
Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Su Stevens
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
W.V.T. RUSCH ENGINEERING HONORS COLLOQUIU
Fri, Oct 27, 2017 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: TBA, TBA
Talk Title: TBA
Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Su Stevens
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
