Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

CIS 147 Principles of Information Security DATE: January 2019 INSTRUCTOR: Heidi Schneider E-MAIL ADDRESS: heidim.schneider@lrsc.edu PHONE: 701-662-1580 OFFICE HOURS: MWF 8:30am-9am and 2pm- 3:30pm; TR 10:30am-11am and 1pm-2:30pm OFFICE #: Room 121 COMMON COURSE NUMBER: CIS 147 COURSE NAME: Principles of Information Security ROOM #: IVN 123 CLASS #: 16638/15039/16746/19772 SEMESTER: Spring 2018 CREDIT HOURS: 3 CLASS HOURS: MWF 9:00-9:50 LAB HOURS: During class time PREREQUISITES: None CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Provides information systems students with a thorough examination of the field of information security and prepares them to make decisions about securing information in a business environment. MATERIALS OF INSTRUCTION: Principles of Information Security, Michael E. Whitman and Herbert J. Matford, ISBN: 978-1-337-10206-3 Cengage Publishing COURSE OBJECTIVES: Provide you the knowledge and tools you need to make your computer and related technology equipment – tablets, laptops, smartphones, and wireless networks - secure. GENERAL EDUCATION OBJECTIVES: I.3. To apply knowledge gained in the educational process and use that knowledge in everyday living - apply knowledge to the real world II. 3. To use information objectively for solving problems and arriving at alternative solutions – problem solving skills. VI. 3. To apply current technologies to access and utilization of information - application of technology VII. 1. To develop a pattern of intellectual curiosity and inquiry which promotes life-long learning - value of life-long learning MAJOR UNITS: Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Security Chapter 2: The Need of Security Chapter 3: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Information Security Chapter 4: Planning for Security Chapter 5: Risk Management Chapter 6: Security Technology: Access Controls, Firewalls, and VPNs Chapter 7: Security Technology: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, and Other Security Tools Chapter 8: Cryptography Chapter 9: Physical Security Chapter 10: Implementing Information Security Chapter 11: Security and Personnel Chapter 12: Information Security Maintenance GRADING: A 90-100% B 80-89%