Maricopa Community Colleges  ITS295AC   20052-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ITS295AC 20052-20086 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 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. Research methods in specific Information Security disciplines.
Prerequisites: Completion of Information Security Technology certificate program or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ITS295AC   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)
7. Initiate research methods in an information security area to promote personal and professional development. (V)
8. Identify resource materials available for continuous learning. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ITS295AC   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
            V. Research and Continuous Learning
                A. Literature review related to specific information security area
                B. Gather and analyze data
                C. Describe outcomes from research
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