Prerequisites

CIT 30700 or ECET 28400

Offered

Fall, Spring

Software

None

Credit By Exam

No

Coordinator

C. Minns

What you will learn

Description

This course will provide students with an overview of the field of Information Security and Assurance. Students will explore current encryption, hardware, software and managerial controls needed to operate networks and computer systems in a safe and secure manner.

Textbook

Whitman & Mattord, Principles of Information Security, 3rd ed, Course Technology, 2009, ISBN 9781423901778

Mitnick, The Art of Intrusion, Wiley, ISBN 9780471782667

Course Outcomes

• Define Information Security (CIT 1)
• Recognize the business need for Information Security (CIT 2)
• Define key terms and concepts in Information Security (CIT 1)
• Identify & prioritize information assets (CIT 1, 2)
• Identify & prioritize threats to information assets (CIT 1, 2)
• Define risk management & risk control (CIT 1)
• Understand how risk is identified and assessed (CIT 2)
• Understand management"s role in Information Security (CIT 1)
• Define an information security strategy and architecture (CIT 1)
• Plan for and respond to intruders in an information system (CIT 2)
• Describe legal and public relations implications of security and privacy issues (CIT 5, 7)
• Explain the basic principles of cryptography (CIT 1)
• Create and present a disaster recovery plan for recovery of information assets after an incident (CIT 2, 4, 7)

CIT Program Outcomes (What are these?)

1. Demonstrate mastery of core computing and mathematical concepts.

2. Analyze user needs and identify the computing requirements appropriate to an IT solution.

4. Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.

5. Acknowledge diverse opinions in regards to professional, ethical, legal, and social issues in a global perspective.

7. Analyze and explain the impact of IT on individuals, organization and societies.

Principles of Undergraduate Learning (What are Principles of Undergraduate Learning?)

1a. Communicate effectively in a variety of formats, particularly written, oral, and visual formats.

1b. Identify and propose solutions for problems using quantitative tools and reasoning.

1c. Make effective use of information resources and technology.

2. Critical Thinking

5. Understanding Society and Culture

6. Values and Ethics

Topics

• General Security Concepts
• Cryptology
• Autenication in General Purpose Operating Systems
• Security Kernel, Process, and Accounting Security
• Rogue Programs
• Steganogrpahy
• Network Attacks
• Email and World Wide Web Issues
• Physical Security
• Policy Development, Audit, and Incident Response

Assessment

• Tests (3)
• Research Project/Presentation with Real World Client
• Class participation/attendance (online version)