Maricopa Community Colleges  ITS295AB   20052-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ITS295AB 20052-20086 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Special Topics in Information Security
Advanced level seminar in Information Security. Focuses on both the theoretical and practical aspects of selected Information Security topics.
Prerequisites: Completion of Information Security Technology certificate program or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ITS295AB   20052-20086 Special Topics in Information Security
1. Within the information security discipline, identify early historical developments and the evolution of contemporary issues. (I)
2. Utilize appropriate tools and techniques significant to a particular area of information security. (II)
3. Review current methodologies and practices related to an area of information security. (II)
4. Define terms and definitions specific to a field of interest within the information security discipline. (II)
5. Demonstrate problem solving skills in technical and operational aspects of the information security discipline. (III)
6. Complete a group case study specific to the information security discipline. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ITS295AB   20052-20086 Special Topics in Information Security
    I. Historical Development
        A. Early History and Development
        B. Contemporary Aspects
        C. Relation to Other Issues in Information Security
      II. Tools and Methods
          A. Tools and Techniques
          B. Current Methodologies
          C. Terms and Definitions
        III. Solving Technical and Operational Problems
            A. Group Critique of Issues
            B. Problem Solving Specific to Discipline
          IV. Group Case Study
              A. Case Study Specific to Discipline
              B. Team Collaboration
              C. Findings and Recommendations
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