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Table of Contents
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Purpose and Perspective of the Module ......................................................................................2
Cengage Supplements................................................................................................................2
Module Objectives ......................................................................................................................2
Complete List of Module Activities and Assessments ..................................................................2
Key Terms ..................................................................................................................................3
What's New in This Module .........................................................................................................4
Module Outline ............................................................................................................................4
Discussion Questions................................................................................................................15
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Suggested Usage for Lab Activities...........................................................................................16
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Additional Activities and Assignments .......................................................................................17
Additional Resources ................................................................................................................17
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Cengage Video Resources ............................................................................................................................. 17
Internet Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 17
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Appendix ...................................................................................................................................18
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Grading Rubrics.............................................................................................................................................. 18
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Purpose and Perspective of the Module
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The first module of the course in information security provides learners the foundational
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organization today. The module begins with fundamental knowledge of what information
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security today. Additionally, learners will gain knowledge on the how information security can be
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Cengage Supplements
The following product-level supplements are available in the Instructor Resource Center and
provide additional information that may help you in preparing your course:
PowerPoint slides
Test banks, available in Word, as LMS-ready files, and on the Cognero platform
MindTap Educator Guide
Solution and Answer Guide
This instructor‘s manual
Module Objectives
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The following objectives are addressed in this module:
1.1 Define information security.
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Complete List of Module Activities and Assessments
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For additional guidance refer to the MindTap Educator Guide.
Module PPT slide Activity/Assessment Duration
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2 Icebreaker: Interview Simulation 10 minutes
1.1–1.2 19–20 Knowledge Check Activity 1 2 minutes
1.3 34–35 Knowledge Check Activity 2 2 minutes
1.4 39–40 Knowledge Check Activity 3 2 minutes
1.1–1.4 MindTap Module 01 Review Questions 30–40 minutes
1.1 – 1.4 MindTap Module 01 Case Exercises 30 minutes
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1.1 – 1.4 MindTap Module 01 Exercises 10–30 minutes per
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1.1 – 1.4 MindTap Module 01 Security for Life 1+ hour
1.1 – 1.4 MindTap Module 01 Quiz 10–15 minutes
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Key Terms
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In order of use:
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computer security: In the early days of computers, this term specified the protection of the
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security: A state of being secure and free from danger or harm as well as the actions taken to
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information security: Protection of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information
assets, whether in storage, processing, or transmission, via the application of policy, education,
training and awareness, and technology.
network security: A subset of communications security; the protection of voice and data
networking components, connections, and content.
C.I.A. triad: The industry standard for computer security since the development of the
mainframe; the standard is based on three characteristics that describe the attributes of
information that are important to protect: confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
confidentiality: An attribute of information that describes how data is protected from disclosure
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personally identifiable information (PII): Information about a person‘s history, background,
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and attributes that can be used to commit identity theft that typically includes a person‘s name,
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integrity: An attribute of information that describes how data is whole, complete, and
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availability: An attribute of information that describes how data is accessible and correctly
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accuracy: An attribute of information that describes how data is free of errors and has the value
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authenticity: An attribute of information that describes how data is genuine or original rather
than reproduced or fabricated.
utility: An attribute of information that describes how data has value or usefulness for an end
purpose.
possession: An attribute of information that describes how the data‘s ownership or control is
legitimate or authorized.
McCumber Cube: A graphical representation of the architectural approach used in computer
and information security that is commonly shown as a cube composed of 3×3×3 cells, similar to
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information system: The entire set of software, hardware, data, people, procedures, and
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physical security: The protection of material items, objects, or areas from unauthorized access
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Table of Contents
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Purpose and Perspective of the Module ......................................................................................2
Cengage Supplements................................................................................................................2
Module Objectives ......................................................................................................................2
Complete List of Module Activities and Assessments ..................................................................2
Key Terms ..................................................................................................................................3
What's New in This Module .........................................................................................................4
Module Outline ............................................................................................................................4
Discussion Questions................................................................................................................15
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Suggested Usage for Lab Activities...........................................................................................16
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Additional Activities and Assignments .......................................................................................17
Additional Resources ................................................................................................................17
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Cengage Video Resources ............................................................................................................................. 17
Internet Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 17
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Grading Rubrics.............................................................................................................................................. 18
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Purpose and Perspective of the Module
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The first module of the course in information security provides learners the foundational
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organization today. The module begins with fundamental knowledge of what information
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security today. Additionally, learners will gain knowledge on the how information security can be
viewed either as an art or a science and why that is the case.
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Cengage Supplements
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provide additional information that may help you in preparing your course:
PowerPoint slides
Test banks, available in Word, as LMS-ready files, and on the Cognero platform
MindTap Educator Guide
Solution and Answer Guide
This instructor‘s manual
Module Objectives
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1.1 Define information security.
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Complete List of Module Activities and Assessments
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Module PPT slide Activity/Assessment Duration
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2 Icebreaker: Interview Simulation 10 minutes
1.1–1.2 19–20 Knowledge Check Activity 1 2 minutes
1.3 34–35 Knowledge Check Activity 2 2 minutes
1.4 39–40 Knowledge Check Activity 3 2 minutes
1.1–1.4 MindTap Module 01 Review Questions 30–40 minutes
1.1 – 1.4 MindTap Module 01 Case Exercises 30 minutes
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1.1 – 1.4 MindTap Module 01 Security for Life 1+ hour
1.1 – 1.4 MindTap Module 01 Quiz 10–15 minutes
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Key Terms
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security: A state of being secure and free from danger or harm as well as the actions taken to
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information security: Protection of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information
assets, whether in storage, processing, or transmission, via the application of policy, education,
training and awareness, and technology.
network security: A subset of communications security; the protection of voice and data
networking components, connections, and content.
C.I.A. triad: The industry standard for computer security since the development of the
mainframe; the standard is based on three characteristics that describe the attributes of
information that are important to protect: confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
confidentiality: An attribute of information that describes how data is protected from disclosure
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personally identifiable information (PII): Information about a person‘s history, background,
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and attributes that can be used to commit identity theft that typically includes a person‘s name,
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integrity: An attribute of information that describes how data is whole, complete, and
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availability: An attribute of information that describes how data is accessible and correctly
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accuracy: An attribute of information that describes how data is free of errors and has the value
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authenticity: An attribute of information that describes how data is genuine or original rather
than reproduced or fabricated.
utility: An attribute of information that describes how data has value or usefulness for an end
purpose.
possession: An attribute of information that describes how the data‘s ownership or control is
legitimate or authorized.
McCumber Cube: A graphical representation of the architectural approach used in computer
and information security that is commonly shown as a cube composed of 3×3×3 cells, similar to
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information system: The entire set of software, hardware, data, people, procedures, and
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physical security: The protection of material items, objects, or areas from unauthorized access
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