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NT2580 Introduction to Information Security

Week 1, Unit 1 – Information Systems Security Fundamentals
Class Plan

Time Duration: This Class Period will be approximately 4 ¾ Hours in length. It will be divided 2 ¾ hours for Theory and 2 ½ hours for Lab.

Content Covered:

• Textbook o Chapter 1 - Information Systems Security

Objectives: After completing this unit, the student should be able to:

• Explain the concepts of information systems security (ISS) as applied to an IT infrastructure.

Key Concepts:

▪ Confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) concepts ▪ Layered security solutions implemented for the seven domains of a typical IT infrastructure ▪ Common threats for each of the seven domains ▪ IT security policy framework ▪ Impact of data classification standard on the seven domains

Materials: Week 1 PowerPoint Presentation

Assignment Overview:

Refer to Assignment 1: Match Risks/Threats to Solutions in the Graded Assignment Requirements section of this instructor guide. In this assignment, the students need to match common risks or threats within the seven domains of a typical IT infrastructure with the possible solutions or preventative actions. Use the hand out worksheet NT2580.U1.WS1.doc.

Refer to Assignment 2: Impact of a Data Classification Standard, you must write a brief report on how the "Internal Use Only" data classification standard impacts the seven domains of the investment firm's IT infrastructure.

Refer to Project Part 1. Multi-Layered Security Plan in the Project section of this instructor guide. Assign the Project Part 1 to students and inform them that they need to submit it by the beginning of Unit 2. In this assignment, students need to research the