Information Security: Context and Introduction
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University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Information Security: Context and Introduction
University of London
課程信息
4.5
342 ratings
In this course you will explore information security through some introductory material and gain an appreciation of the scope and context around the subject. This includes a brief introduction to cryptography, security management and network and computer security that allows you to begin the journey into the study of information security and develop your appreciation of some key information security concepts.
The course concludes with a discussion around a simple model of the information security industry and explores skills, knowledge and roles so that you can determine and analyse potential career opportunities in this developing profession and consider how you may need to develop personally to attain your career goals.
After completing the course you will have gained an awareness of key information security principles regarding information, confidentiality, integrity and availability. You will be able to explain some of the key aspects of information risk and security management, in addition, summarise some of the key aspects in computer and network security, including some appreciation of threats, attacks, exploits and vulnerabilities. You will also gain an awareness of some of the skills, knowledge and roles/careers opportunities within the information security industry.
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Information SecurityCryptographyCybersecuritySecurity Management
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1
章節
Introduction to Information Security
4 個視頻（共 17 分鐘）, 5 個閱讀材料, 4 個測驗
4 個視頻
The CIA Triad: Confidentiality Integrity and Availability2分鐘
A brief Introduction to the RMIAS model5分鐘
An introduction to knowledge areas in Information Security5分鐘
5 個閱讀材料
An overview10分鐘
Information Security - What's that?10分鐘
It's not just IT10分鐘
A more comprehensive security model10分鐘
A brief introduction to cyber security knowledge areas10分鐘
4 個練習
Information and security4分鐘
Questions around the CIA Triad6分鐘
Derived from the RMIAS8分鐘
End of week test10分鐘
2
章節
Introduction to Cryptography
This module introduces cryptography, which provides a toolkit for implementing the core security services upon which all information security technologies are built.
8 個視頻（共 45 分鐘）, 6 個閱讀材料, 6 個測驗
8 個視頻
Introduction1分鐘
This video reviews the physical world security services that we need to replicate in cyberspace.6分鐘
This video introduces the core information security services and tools provided by cryptography.5分鐘
This video explains some core cryptographic concepts and introduces two different types of cryptography.8分鐘
This video discusses potential points of weakness in any system using cryptography.6分鐘
This video discusses how different types of cryptography are used in `real-world' applications.7分鐘
This video explains why control of cryptography presents society with a dilemma.8分鐘
Summary分鐘
6 個閱讀材料
Everyday Cryptography 1.1.1 and 1.1.210分鐘
Everyday Cryptography 1.310分鐘
Everyday Cryptography 1.5.310分鐘
Will superfast ‘quantum’ computers mean the end of unbreakable encryption?5分鐘
Everyday Cryptography 5.1.1 and 5.1.210分鐘
Cryptography Wars10分鐘
6 個練習
Why cryptography?2分鐘
The cryptographic toolkit2分鐘
Algorithms and keys2分鐘
Breaking cryptosystems2分鐘
Use of cryptography2分鐘
The cryptography dilemma2分鐘
3
章節
Network and Computer Security
Information being used by computers and being transmitted through a network is susceptible to many different threats. During this week's module, you will learn how the security of information can be put at risk and what we can do to mitigate these risks.
10 個視頻（共 36 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 9 個測驗
10 個視頻
Introduction3分鐘
Computer Networks and Information3分鐘
Network Security Protocols4分鐘
Threats3分鐘
Network Security Systems3分鐘
Kinds of data2分鐘
Authentication and Authorisation3分鐘
Access Control3分鐘
System Vulnerabilities3分鐘
System Security Tools3分鐘
1 個閱讀材料
Information and Networks10分鐘
9 個練習
Threats and Information2分鐘
Networks6分鐘
Network Security Protocols4分鐘
Threats4分鐘
Network Security Systems4分鐘
Kinds of Data10分鐘
Authentication and Authorisation6分鐘
Access Control4分鐘
System Vulnerabilities2分鐘
4
章節
Security Management
8 個視頻（共 27 分鐘）, 3 個閱讀材料, 7 個測驗
8 個視頻
The ISO27000 Family4分鐘
Security Policies2分鐘
Security Controls3分鐘
The Risk Management Process3分鐘
Risk Assessment2分鐘
Regulations and legal frameworks3分鐘
Incident Management3分鐘
3 個閱讀材料
Chapter: Introduction to Information Security and ISO2700110分鐘
Risk Management and Assessment10分鐘
Laws affecting Information Security10分鐘
7 個練習
ISO 2700112分鐘
Security Policies4分鐘
Security Controls4分鐘
Risk Management4分鐘
Risk Assessment4分鐘
Law and Regulations2分鐘
Incident Management4分鐘
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創建者 JN•May 28th 2018
This has been very informative. I am in the IT industry and this has served as a good reminder and has helped me understand some rationales behind some of the things I do on a daily basis.
創建者 HR•Sep 13th 2017
The course is well explained. Can follow without any prior knowledge. Can be considered as a strong foundation for Information Security field. Highly recommended.
講師
Professor Peter Komisarczuk
Programme DirectorInformation Security Group, Royal Holloway, University of London
Professor Keith M. Martin
Professor of Information SecurityInformation Security Group, Royal Holloway, University of London
Dr Jorge Blasco Alis
Lecturer in Information SecurityInformation Security Group, Royal Holloway, University of London
關於 University of London
The University of London is a federal University which includes 18 world leading Colleges. Our distance learning programmes were founded in 1858 and have enriched the lives of thousands of students, delivering high quality University of London degrees wherever our students are across the globe. Our alumni include 7 Nobel Prize winners. Today, we are a global leader in distance and flexible study, offering degree programmes to over 50,000 students in over 180 countries. To find out more about studying for one of our degrees where you are, visit www.london.ac.uk
關於 Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London, is ranked in the top 30 universities in the UK (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2018) and the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2017-18).
The university was founded by two social reformers who pioneered the ideal of education and knowledge for all who could benefit. Their vision lives on today. As one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities Royal Holloway is home to some of the world’s foremost authorities in the sciences, arts, business, economics and law.
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