Information Systems and Technologies are at the heart of nearly all organizations in the world no matter how big or small they are, and they have undoubtedly changed the way the world interacts. However, as is evident, this technology proliferation has led to increased malware attacks on these systems that have compromised corporate and individual security. Equally, as research indicates, many of the security flaws are related to the people who interact with and manage these systems. In this module various concepts relating to information security will be discussed. A thorough understanding of these concepts and their interaction with each other is critical to an organization’s success.
Recommended Reading
Where necessary specific reading matter will be emailed to the class before lectures. Students will also be pointed to relevant web sites. All documents will be shared with the class via a shared Dropbox folder, which you will be invited to join. The following books are recommended as a good starting point. You may read any other equivalent textbook.
Principles of Information Security: Whitman and Mattord
Guide to Firewalls and Network Security: with Intrusion detection and VPNs: Whitman, Mattord, Austin and Holden
Principles of Information Security: Whitman and Mattord
Guide to Firewalls and Network Security: with Intrusion detection and VPNs: Whitman, Mattord, Austin and Holden
Group 1
Information and electronic warfare Group 2 Critical infrastructure security Group 3 Application development security Group 4 Network security Group 5 Information Security Auditing The group leader will have to provide a detailed report about the contribution of each group member to the final document and presentation. The group mark will be allocated accordingly. Class test 15 October 2012 Note that as all DPs have to be ready by 25 October, there is no opportunity for a make-up test. 6. WEEKLY DISCUSSION TOPICS Articles from the following sources, including podcasts obtained from various universities, will inform the weekly discussion topics: Journals: Computer and Security, Journal of Management Information Systems, … Professional journals: CIO magazine, Government Technology, Educause, … Professional research centers: SANS institute, Rand Corporation, RSA security, … Corporate white papers Government documentation and legislation Industry body technical papers Local and international standards The popular press and other mass media |
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