In this course you will explore the security technique fundamentals involved in minimizing E-Business security risks. This course introduces you to concepts such as securing Web clients, servers, and communications. It also investigates the use of firewalls and digital certificates, and concludes with a look at legal issues including how to respond when security has been breached.

This course consists of the following modules - Introduction to Information Security, The Need for Security, Legal, Ethical & Professional Issues in Information Security, Risk Management: Identifying and Assessing Risk, Risk Management: Assessing and Controlling Risk, Blueprint for Security, Planning for Continuity, Security Technology, Physical Security, Implementing Security, Information Security Maintenance, Security and Personnel.

The duration of this course is 9 weeks with 40 instructor contact hours.

There will be 2 assignments and one exam in this course.

Assignment 1 -----------      20 marks
Assignment 2 -----------      40 marks
Course Exam ------------     40 marks
Total --------------------     100 marks