IS:237 Fundamentals of Information Assurance/Security

IS:237 Fundamentals of Information Assurance/Security instructional resources; required course in the IT Help Desk/End User Support Certificate of Specialization program of study. This course examines fundamentals of network security involved in creating and managing secure computer network environments. Both hardware and software topics are considered, including authentication methods, remote access, network security architectures and devices, cryptography, forensics and disaster recovery plans. This course serves as a preparation basis for CompTIA Security+ exam. Prerequisites: IT:102
Date:
2014-02
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Other Material Types:
Workshop and Training Material
Institution:
St. Louis Community College
Project Name:
MoHealthWINs
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Information Assurance, Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Security, CompTIA Security+, IA 4011, IT Help Desk

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Schnucks Markets
Industry Sector:
Information Technology -- Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services (518)
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Computer Support Specialists (15-1041)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
3 credit hour course
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Quality Matters
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Fundamentals of Information Assurance / IT Help Desk/End User Support

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
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  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text

Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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