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(Prerequisite: CIS 500)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course presents current and emerging theories in security management. Topics include the policies, guidance, technologies, and organizational concerns that security managers must address in leading and providing secure computing environments. Students will explore topics such as access control, security architecture, cryptography, and the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge.

ADDITIONAL COURSE OBJECTIVE

In addition to academic credit, this course is designed to prepare students to take the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exam. The specific criteria to take this examination may include prerequisite exams or time in the profession. Students intending to take the CISSP examination should review the published requirements by International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)2 to verify that they meet the qualifications. Preparing to pass the CISSP certification exam may also require optional exam practice that does not count toward students’ course grade. Successfully completing this course does not guarantee a student will pass the certification exam.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Required Resources

Gregory, P. (2010). CISSP Guide to Security Essentials. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

uCertify (2012). ISC2 CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional 2012. Pearson.

Note: Students must purchase a uCertify access code from the Strayer Bookstore: http://www.strayerbookstore.com/. Review the Notes section of the Course Guide for uCertify access and installation information.

Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visio or their open source equivalents such as Open Office and Dia are required. Tutorials for Microsoft Office 2010 can be found on Microsoft’s support site, located at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx.

Supplemental Resources

Computer Security Resource Center. (2014). NICE Cybersecurity Workforce...