Introduction to Information Assurance

Introduction to Information Assurance

Presented by

Auburn University Engineering Continuing Education

and

The Corporate Advantage, Inc.

In today's ever-changing technical environment, it is more and more difficult for you as a professional to stay current in your specialty. Current and potential employers are looking for some assurance that you are keeping up with the latest advances in your field. Introduction to Information Assurance provides a tangible verification of your qualifications. While no specific course pre-requisites are prescribed for this course, it is understood the student understands basic business functions and has some background in information technology and computer literacy.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, students will be able to:

Understand & apply basic principles of Information Security (INFOSEC)
Understand the differences in generally accepted INFOSEC Models
Understand generally accepted best practices of Information Technologies
Identify and prioritize information assets & threats to information assets.
Define an information security strategy and architecture.
Plan for and respond to intruders in an information system
Describe legal and public relations implications of security and privacy issues.
Present a disaster recovery plan for recovery of information assets after an incident.
Conduct a Business Impact Analysis utilizing a Feasibility Analysis Matrix
Basic understanding of the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)

Learning Outcomes: After completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe threats to information security
Explain integral parts of information security best practices based on International Standards Organization (ISO), National Institute of Technology and Standards (NIST), and Defense Information Assurance Program (DIAP) guidelines
Describe the need for and development of information security policies
Identify guidelines and models for writing policies.
Define risk management and explain why it is an important component of an information security strategy and practice.
Describe the types of contingency plans and the steps involved in developing each.
Identify security issues related to personnel decisions and qualifications of security personnel.
Grasp the proper application of DIACAP to an organizations network environment.

Instructor: Dr. William Maloney
Course Length: 20 Hours for 2.0 CEUs
Reference Material: Course handouts in hardcopy and on CD (provided to course attendees)
Session Dates and Times: Nov 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, and 16th from 3:00pm until 7:00pm CST each day. Students must flex their time to participate in this course

Course Delivery

HSV Jetplex building, room number will be sent out to all registered students
Remote sites linked via VTC based on VTC room availability at their site
WebEx / audio available for all participants
20 classroom hours
Minimum class size = 12

Reference Material (provided to course attendees)

Course handouts in Hardcopy and CD

Miscellaneous

Course will be offered through Business and Engineering Continuing Education (BECE) at Auburn University
course number -- C091102
registration telephone # -- 1-800-446-0382
registration fax # -- 1-334-844-5715
Regular course price -- $1395 ($1295 Boeing Cost)
Boeing students must use the Learning Together Program to pay for this course
Students must flex their time to participate in this course
Grade will be pass/fail with 80% attendance required for a passing grade (2.0 CEUs)

Course Registration

Step 1: (Boeing employees only) Complete the enrollment process for Boeing's Learning Together Program (LTP). Register via LTP so Boeing will pay for this course. If you were hired after October 12, 2009, you must have one year pre-enrollment advising period before enrolling in the LTP Program.

Step 2: (all participants) Enroll for this course by calling Auburn University at 1.800.446.0382

Step 3: Boeing employees must fax a copy of the Course Notification Voucher to Auburn (Fax: 334.844.5715).

If you register by the Thursday before the class starts on Tuesday, you will receive the materials before the first day of class.
You can register up to noon on the first day of class, and we will email the first day's slides and have materials to you before the second class.

Last Updated: Feb 09, 2011