PCP 777 - Introduction to Information Security - HYB

This course is designed to enable the student, who works in the IT field, to learn a general introduction to the Information Security field and explore how it relates to other areas of Information Technology (IT). This class provides the broad-based knowledge and skills necessary to prepare the student for further study in specialized security fields and helps prepare the student to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ certification. Topics to be covered include an introduction to Information Security, system threats, risks, and protecting systems; network vulnerabilities, attacks, and defenses; wireless network security; access control fundamentals; authentication; performing vulnerability assessments and audits; basic cryptography; cryptographic protocols; Public Key Infrastructure (PKI); business continuity planning and procedures; and policies and legislation.

Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
1. describe why information security is essential in today’s IT environment;
2. identify the goals of information security;
3. describe common security threats and their ramifications;
4. determine the factors involved in developing a secure information security strategy;
5. identify common attacks and describe how to safeguard against them;
6. describe the basics of cryptography;
7. differentiate between physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity;
8. describe computer forensics and its role in information security; and
9. demonstrate ethical behavior appropriate to security-related technologies.