LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Describe why information security is essential in today’s IT environment;
• Identify the goals of information security;
• Describe common security threats and their ramifications;
• Determine the factors involved in developing a secure information security strategy;
• Identify common attacks and describe how to safeguard against them;
• Describe communications, E-mail, Web, remote access, and wireless security issues;
• Evaluate various network devices and media and how best to secure them;
• Describe the basics of cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI);
• Differentiate between physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity;
• Utilize network diagrams; and
• Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior and good work habits