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
课程信息
4.5
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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.
您将获得的技能
CybersecurityCryptographyInformation Security (INFOSEC)Security Management
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Week
1Introduction to Information Security
4 个视频（共 17 分钟）, 5 个阅读材料, 4 个测验
4 个视频
The CIA Triad: Confidentiality Integrity and Availability2分钟
A brief Introduction to the RMIAS model5分钟
An introduction to knowledge areas in Information Security5分钟
5 个阅读材料
An overview10分钟
Information Security - What's that?10分钟
It's not just IT10分钟
A more comprehensive security model10分钟
A brief introduction to cyber security knowledge areas10分钟
4 个练习
Information and security4分钟
Questions around the CIA Triad6分钟
Derived from the RMIAS8分钟
End of week test10分钟
Week
2Introduction 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 个视频（共 45 分钟）, 6 个阅读材料, 6 个测验
8 个视频
Introduction1分钟
This video reviews the physical world security services that we need to replicate in cyberspace.6分钟
This video introduces the core information security services and tools provided by cryptography.5分钟
This video explains some core cryptographic concepts and introduces two different types of cryptography.8分钟
This video discusses potential points of weakness in any system using cryptography.6分钟
This video discusses how different types of cryptography are used in `real-world' applications.7分钟
This video explains why control of cryptography presents society with a dilemma.8分钟
Summary分钟
6 个阅读材料
Everyday Cryptography 1.1.1 and 1.1.210分钟
Everyday Cryptography 1.310分钟
Everyday Cryptography 1.5.310分钟
Will superfast ‘quantum’ computers mean the end of unbreakable encryption?5分钟
Everyday Cryptography 5.1.1 and 5.1.210分钟
Cryptography Wars10分钟
6 个练习
Why cryptography?2分钟
The cryptographic toolkit2分钟
Algorithms and keys2分钟
Breaking cryptosystems2分钟
Use of cryptography2分钟
The cryptography dilemma2分钟
Week
3Network 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 个视频（共 36 分钟）, 1 个阅读材料, 9 个测验
10 个视频
Introduction3分钟
Computer Networks and Information3分钟
Network Security Protocols4分钟
Threats3分钟
Network Security Systems3分钟
Kinds of data2分钟
Authentication and Authorisation3分钟
Access Control3分钟
System Vulnerabilities3分钟
System Security Tools3分钟
1 个阅读材料
Information and Networks10分钟
9 个练习
Threats and Information2分钟
Networks6分钟
Network Security Protocols4分钟
Threats4分钟
Network Security Systems4分钟
Kinds of Data10分钟
Authentication and Authorisation6分钟
Access Control4分钟
System Vulnerabilities2分钟
Week
4Security Management
8 个视频（共 27 分钟）, 3 个阅读材料, 7 个测验
8 个视频
The ISO27000 Family4分钟
Security Policies2分钟
Security Controls3分钟
The Risk Management Process3分钟
Risk Assessment2分钟
Regulations and legal frameworks3分钟
Incident Management3分钟
3 个阅读材料
Chapter: Introduction to Information Security and ISO2700110分钟
Risk Management and Assessment10分钟
Laws affecting Information Security10分钟
7 个练习
ISO 2700112分钟
Security Policies4分钟
Security Controls4分钟
Risk Management4分钟
Risk Assessment4分钟
Law and Regulations2分钟
Incident Management4分钟
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创建者 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.
创建者 JK•Jun 10th 2017
This course was a great introduction to information security. It was not so difficult but so easy to learn. it made me understand fundamental languages of this field.
讲师
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
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关于 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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