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Security Basics

Topic 1: The CIA Triad

Discuss the CIA triad. Give an example of how each of these impacts the other. Discuss why one might be the most important in specific situations.

Topic 2: Risk Management

What is the impact of “Risk Management,” and why is it such a critical element of Information security management? Give three examples of how risk management evaluation would help support recommended security controls for a proposed Human Resources payroll application.

Threats

Topic 1: Biggest Threats

What do you think the top security threats are to individuals and organizations? What would be your top three threats and why?

Topic 2: Current Threats

Which do you think the five most common malware infections right now? Please justify your answer.

Computer and Network Architecture

Topic 1: Defense in Depth

What is the concept of “Defense in Depth” and how does it impact security architecture? What perimeter security architecture is the most secure and why?

Topic 2: Government/DoD Security Considerations

What are the four modes approved by the federal government for processing classified information? What are some issues with the government’s current procedures?

Cryptography

Topic 1: Cryptography in the News

Discuss a situation in either the present or the past where cryptography played an important role.

Topic 2: Key Exchange

Discuss the evolution of key exchange. How is key exchange generally accomplished on the Internet today?