IS 340A Introduction to Information Assurance

Course Description.

This course provides an overview of fundamental principles and terminology of information assurance. Students will gain an understanding of the variety of security systems involving computers and networks and an ability to evaluate vulnerabilities. Prerequisites IS228 or permission of instructor.

Last taught by Prof M. E. Kabay, PhD, CISSP-ISSMP in Fall 2009

 
 

Course description

Description of the course including academic requirements. (PDF)

Syllabus (updated 2009-09-16)

List of topics for each of the class meetings. (PDF)

Term-Paper Guidelines

How to work successfully on your research paper and presentations. (PDF)

Term-Paper Topics

Topics and proposed snappy titles. (PDF)

Presentation Schedule

Student lectures. (PDF)

Optional Online Discussions

Fun for extra points (PDF)

Lecture notes

PowerPoint files with the class lecture notes & additional reading materials. (PPTX & PDF)


 

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Updated 2010-01-15