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IS 414

Information Systems Security and Controls

Information Systems Marriott School of Business

Course Description

Concepts and techniques for securing information systems and applying controls to business processes.

When Taught

Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Acceptance into the Information Systems major; enrollment in an IS Core envelope

Title

Identify Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

Learning Outcome

To become familiar with attack vectors that are commonly executed in attempting to access and compromise or steal data

Title

Attack Prevention and Detection

Learning Outcome

Know modern methods of attack prevention and detection

Title

Information Security Principles

Learning Outcome

 understand confidentiality, authentication, availability, authentication, non-repudiation and apply these concepts in modern organizations

Title

Internal Controls of Business Processes

Learning Outcome

Analyze a set of business processes and evaluate the appropriateness and deficiencies of internal controls