INFORMATION SECURITY AND ASSURANCE

Course Description

Information security is the state of being free from danger while Information Assurance (IA) is act of managing risks and keeping information safe from harm. Both information security and information assurance encompasses computer security, communications security, operations security and physical security. The main objective of these course is to learn the fundamental concept of Information security models and practices that can help in planning, developing and performing security tasks. The course will address hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, policies and procedures with respect to organizational IT Security and Risk Management. Topics to be covered include Physical security, VPN, SSL, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, digital signature.

INFORMATION SECURITY AND ASSURANCE

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Principles of Information Security, 7th Edition by Micheal Whitman and Herbert Mattord
2. 02 Security in Computing, 3rd Edition by Charles P. Pfleeger and Shari Lawrence Pfleeger

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 To Identify and examine the foundational theory behind information security SOLO 3.5
2. L02 To identify and assess the common threats faced by organizations SOLO 3.5
3. L03 To design and develop the basic principle and technique to mitigate security issues SOLO 5
4. L04 To examine the basic security principles and techniques when designing a system SOLO 3
5. L05 To demonstrate how today's attacks and defenses work in practice SOLO 4
6. L06 To evaluate the key concepts of information security and how they work SOLO 5
7. L07 Apply the principles of cryptography, including encryption and hashing techniques, to protect digital information SOLO 4
8. L08 Evaluate secure communication protocols, including Firewall, VPN and SSL, and demonstrate how they ensure data integrity and confidentiality SOLO 4.5
9. L09 Analyze security models and frameworks to plan and develop effective information security strategies. SOLO 4.7
10. L10 Examine the fundamentals of digital forensics and its role in identifying and resolving security breaches. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Be able to apply knowledge of programming
2. P02 Be able to design software systems of varying complexity
3. P03 Be able to identify, categorize, and develop solutions for computer orientated challenges.
4. P04 Be able to demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing computer programming projects
5. P05 Be able to follow the state of the arts concepts in computer technology
6. P06 Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computational system to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
7. P07 Be able to use appropriate techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
8. P08 Be able to apply appropriate technologies and techniques for the collection and analysis of organizational and environmental data to facilitate evidence-based decision making
9. P09 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment -
10. P10 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment -

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