Title: Module 11 Objectives and Activities List
Course: IN 2001 Principle of Information Assurance > Section: Module 11: Chapter 11

Learning Objectives

By successfully completing this module, the student will be able to:

- Describe where and how the information security function should be positioned within organizations
- Explain the issues and concerns related to staffing the information security function
- Enumerate the credentials that information security professionals can acquire to gain recognition in the field
- Illustrate how an organization's employment policies and practices can support the information security effort
- Identify the special security precautions that must be taken when using contract workers
- Explain the need for the separation of duties
- Describe the special requirements needed to ensure the privacy of personnel data

Learning Activities

- Read Chapter 11
- Read Instructor Notes

The next area in the implementation stage addresses people issues.  Chapter 11 examines both sides of the personnel coin: security personnel and security of personnel.  It examines staffing issues, professional security credentials and the implementation of employment policies and practices.  The chapter also discusses how security policy affects and is affected by, consultants, temporary workers and outside business partners.

Assessment Activities

- Complete Discussion Question 11
- Complete Exercise 11
- Complete Quiz 11