Information Technology 466

I. Course Title: Information Assurance Management

II. Course Number: ITEC 466

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: Junior Standing and either ITEC 145 or ITEC 345.

V. Course Description: 

The course covers principles, policies, procedures and management in security. It includes information assurance governance, risk, compliance, planning and procedures.

VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:

The following topics will be covered:

  • a. Information Security Policy
  • b. Role and Responsibilities in Security Governance
  • c. Information Security Risk Management
  • d. Certification, Accreditation and Assessment
  • e. Security Planning
  • f. Information Assurance Awareness and Training
  • g. Capital Planning and Investment in Information Assurance
  • h. Contingency Planning and Incident Response
  • i. Information Assurance laws

VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

Students who complete this course will be able to: 

  • a. Explain the roles and responsibilities of people involved in information security governance
  • b. Explain the role of policy and procedures in information security governance.
  • c. Explain the certification, accreditation and assessment of information security programs
  • d. Explain the security planning process.
  • e. Explain the role of security training and awareness programs in an information security program.
  • f. Explain capital planning and investments in security governance
  • g. Explain contingency planning and incident response planning for security breaches.
  • h. Identify laws pertaining the information assurance and security programs.
  • i. Students will be able to effectively communicate needs and issues to other members of an organization.

VIII. Assessment Measures:

Assessment of student achievement will be measured by various assignments which can include quizzes, exams, homework assignments and written papers. 

Written assignment(s) assessing a student’s ability to effectively communicate with other members of an organization is required.

 

Other Course Information: None

 

Review and Approval

March 01, 2021