Information Security

This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to protect enterprise's assets by mitigating IS/IT related risks to Networks, Applications, and Databases. An exposure to IS/IT related Laws, Regulations, and Compliance is also provided in conjunction with different techniques to secure the critical information systems. Class topics to be covered include:

• Grasp a fundamental understanding of general security concepts
• Understand different ways of securing Communication
• Become familiar with the Infrastructure security
• Understand the basics of Cryptography
• Understand Operational Security
• Understand Organizational Security
• Understand Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Laws, Regulations, Compliance and Investigations

Student progress in this course is evaluated through individual short assignments and exams, as well as a major group project.  Individual exams and assignments are designed to allow students to demonstrate mastery of the foundation concepts and skills presented in the course.  The group project aims at having the students present their findings from researching on a specific technology that has potential value in securing IT assets and infrastructure. Project outcomes should demonstrate that course concepts were well assimilated and well applied in choosing and describing appropriateness of the technology.