IS 370 : Information Security
Course Description
IS370 Information Security: This course introduces students to the field of information systems security from both managerial and technical perspectives. The topics to be examined include legal and ethical issues in information systems, risk identification and management, security, planning, security technology, cryptography, and information system implementation and maintenance. 3:0:3. Prerequisite: CS 365.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss and examine information security, information security system, and information security management.
- Discuss and examine threats, attacks, risks, risk management, and information security maintenance.
- Discuss and examine security systems and technologies.
- Discuss and examine information security related topics such as cryptography, legal, ethical, and professional issues.
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Homework Assignments: |
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Assign a sufficient amount of homework such that all of the above objectives are covered.
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For each homework assignment, include problem-solving questions that require the student
to apply the above objectives.
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For each homework assignment, include short-essay questions that require the
student to effectively communicate the technical content of the above objectives.
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For certain homework assignments, include critical-thinking questions that
require the student to evaluate and analyze the information security situation,
and provide a suitable security solution for the environment.
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Exams: |
Include one or more of:
short essay, short answer, multiple choice, multiple answer, mathematical calculation,
information security design.
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Given a problem description, apply an appropriate information security solution.
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Textbooks
View the approved textbook list.
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