Question: Course Description (Catalog) TOC
The course analyzes computer and systems security measures by examining a model for information assurance; it also examines the components of a comprehensive Information Assurance plan. Topics included are: asset identification, human factors, compliance with regulations, personnel security, risk assessment and ethical considerations, IA policy, as well as computer and network security tools. [3 Credit Hours]
Course Objectives TOC
A successful student will fulfill the following learning objectives:
• Examine the scope, domain, and components of organizational security policy and planning.
• Define and profile IA infrastructure.
• Investigate asset management and develop a plan for business continuity.
• Assess legal and regulatory compliance requirements within an information assurance security policy.
• Appraise access controls, operations security, and network security within the operational and technical domain of information assurance.
• Analyze IA principles and practices for application security and system software security.
• Appraise and conduct operational risk assessment and audit.
• Evaluate the ethical issues related to Information assurance.