Ciag

CIAG: Critical Infrastructure Assurance Group
Maine Center for Research and Education in Information Assurance and Security
Department of Computer Science
University of Maine, Fort Kent

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COS 206 - Survey of Information Assurance and Security

Course Description

Prerequisites: COS 103 Introduction to Information Technology
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will have gained knowledge of information security and assurance concepts, principles, skills and have the ability to:
- Identify and prioritize information assets
- Identify and prioritize threats to information assets
- Define an information security strategy and architecture
- Plan for and respond to intruders in an information systems
- Describe legal and public relations implications of security and privacy issues
- Present a disaster recovery plan for recovery of information assets after an incident
- Define confidentiality, integrity and availablility
- Distinguish mandatory and discretionary access controls
- Discern information security concepts and issues pertaining to a specific discipline (e.g., nursing)
Method of Instruction

Lectures and demonstrations covering the outlined course material will be further supplemented with hands-on computer lessons. Assignments will be made to provide additional opportunities to fully attain the course objectives. Hands-on computer activities will also be employed. Materials from outside sources will be used for added emphasis. All information and materials presented or referenced and all readings assigned during the delivery of the course are to be considered fair game in any exam/quiz.

Method of Instruction

Lectures and demonstrations covering the above listed material will be further supplemented with hands-on Network Security lessons and labs. Lectures will provide general conceptual overviews and demonstrations of applied concepts and technologies. Projects and assignments will be (to the greatest extent possible) tailored to the participants' needs. Materials from outside sources will be used for added emphasis. All information and material presented in class and through assigned readings are to be considered fair game in any exam.

Method of Evaluation

The examinations will be comprised of questions that test the student’s knowledge of the concepts along with their ability to apply those concepts to real-world networking security issues. The Capstone project will be evaluated on content, form, presentation and the ability of the student to conduct independent analysis, design and implementation. Periodic assignments will be required to demonstrate understanding of the concepts being discussed. Students will be expected to participate and collaborate with their classmates and the course instructor. Attendance at all classes without participation does not warrant a full 10% in the over-all course grade.