Class Overview

 

 

·         Instructor:  Dr. Syama Chaudhuri

                sc5df@virginia.edu, Tel: 301-982-0353

 

·         Subject Area and Catalog Number:   Information Technology  and IT 3380-701 (20858)

 

·         Class Title:  Information Assurance Fundamentals

 

·         Level:  Undergraduate

 

·         Credit Type:  3 GR Credits

 

·         Class Description: 

 

IT 3380 introduces technological advances in information risk assessment and security management, as well as environments affected by advancing technology. It reviews risks involved in computing, treats to security in computing, encryption, programming controls, operating systems  controls, law and ethics, network controls, administrative controls, and information  risk mitigation protocols to make highly  secured information systems.

 

·         Required texts:

 

Security in Computing, Fourth Edition, Charles P. Pfleeger and Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, Prentice-Hall, Fourth   Edition, 2007, ISBN – 10:  0132390779, ISBN – 13: 9780132390774 

 

§  Learning Outcomes:

 

    Upon completing the course successfully, you should be able to: 

 

Demonstrate an understanding of security problem in computing.

   Demonstrate an understanding of cryptography.

   Demonstrate an understanding of program security.

   Demonstrate an understanding of protection in general-purpose

   operating systems.

Demonstrate an understanding of database security.

Demonstrate an understanding of security networks.

 

 

Demonstrate an understanding of how to administer security.

Demonstrate an understanding of legal, privacy, and ethical issues in

computer security.

Sharpen your skills in presenting technical information related to

 information assurance to an audience of managers and colleagues.

 

§  Assessment Components:

 

·         Weekly Assignments:	Twelve weekly assignments throughout the semester
·         Class Participation	Participation by engaging in class discussions with your instructor and/or fellow students
·         Individual Paper	10- to 12-page substantive paper required
·         Group Paper	12- to 15-page substantive group paper required
·         Midterm Exam	One Midterm Exam during the semester
·         Final Exam	One Final Exam during the semester

 

 

 

 

§  Delivery Mode Expectations: 

 

Unlike the face-to-face classroom where we meet once a week, this class is blocked in terms of sessions. Each session lasts a full week, starting at 12:01 am on Wednesday morning and ending at 11:59 pm or midnight on the following Tuesday. All times are EST.  

 

It is a Web-based class in which the asynchronous nature of online learning environment allows text-based information to be shared among the participants.

However, there will be live (synchronous) meetings on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm.     

 

 

§      Required Technical Resources and Technical Components:

 

·         Technical Specifications: Computer Hardware:

·         Computer with basic audio/video output equipment. 

·         Internet access (broadband recommended).  Common internet browsers such as Explorer or Mazilla Firefox work fine.  Safari users should be aware of unique technical requirements for the Collab main page.  UVA technical personnel can assist if needed.

·         Assignment submissions.  Students should submit all assignments using Microsoft Word.  Do not submit PDF formats for assignments.

·         Technical Support Contacts:

·         Login/Password: scpshelpdesk@virginia.edu

·         UVaCollab: collab-support@virginia.edu

·         BbCollaborate (Elluminate) Support: http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com