Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
WALM-0112
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Information Systems or Information Technology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with an understanding of Information Assurance policies and best practices. The course will also examine the different methods of implementation and career outlook.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define information security
  • Discuss the OPSEC process, surveys and its components
  • Explain security issues that affect mobile computing and security issues in web security
  • Clarify organizational goals
  • Identify legal and privacy issues relating to secure software systems
  • Apply basic analysis techniques to maintain security measures in Microsoft, iOS operating systems, and computer networks

General Topics:

  • An introduction to information assurance
  • Basic legal and privacy issues
  • Information security best practices and approaches
  • Terminology and language for information assurance
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials