Title: Module 1 Objectives and Activities List
Course: IN 2001 Principle of Information Assurance > Section: Module 1: Chapter One

Learning Objectives

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

- Define information security
- Recount the history of computer security, and explain how it evolved into information security
- Define key terms and critical concepts of information security
- Enumerate the phases of the security systems development life cycle
- Describe the information security roles of professionals within an organization

Learning Activities

- Read the Course Syllabus
- Read Chapter 1
- Read the Instructor notes

Overview:

This opening chapter establishes the foundation for understanding the broader field of information security. This is accomplished by defining key terms, explaining essential concepts and reviewing the origins of the field and its impact on the understanding of information security.

Course Syllabus Quiz:

Personal Information, post in the drop box personal contact information, nick name and any other information you would like to share with your instructor ONLY.

Introduction:  "Getting to know you"

Discussion Question1 Requirements:  Start your reply with the student's name you are replying to!  Three posts, two of the three posts separated by 24 Hours.  Posts that provide no contribution to the subject will not be counted.  "Me too", "I agree", etc. will not be counted as contributions.  Points awarded for complete participation only.  Posts not meeting requirements will not be awarded any points. Instructor discretion determines full participation.

ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE MODULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NEEDED.

Assessment Activities

- Complete Syllabus Quiz
- Complete Discussion Comments
- Complete Personal Information
- Complete Introduction
- Complete Exercise 1
- Complete Quiz 1