Section outline

  • Introduction to Information Security

    Discussion Points: 

          • Introduction of information security
          • Principles of Security (CIA Triad)
          • Five major Elements (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Authenticity and Non-Repudiation)
          • What is ‘Attack’ in information security
          • Classification of Attack (Active, Passive, Close-in Attack, Insider Attack and Distribution Attacks)
          • Information Warfare


    Expected Learning Outcomes:

          • Recognize the networking models used for seamless communication among computer user.
          • Find out how layered model communication functions can be organized and be very successful in communication.
          • Differentiate between OSI and TCP/IP models.


    Resources of Learning: