Module 1 - Introduction to Information Security

• 1.2 More Than Just Computer Security
• 1.2.1 Employee Mind-Set toward Controls
• 1.3 Roles and Responsibilities
• 1.3.1 Director, Design and Strategy
• 1.4 Common Threats
• 1.5 Policies and Procedures
• 1.6 Risk Management
• 1.7 Typical Information Protection Program

Module 2 - Threats to Information Security

 

• 2.1 What Is Information Security?
• 2.2 Common Threats
• 2.2.1 Errors and Omissions
• 2.2.2 Fraud and Theft
• 2.2.3 Malicious Hackers
• 2.2.4 Malicious Code
• 2.2.5 Denial-of-Service Attacks
• 2.2.6 Social Engineering
• 2.2.7 Common Types of Social Engineering

Module 3 - The Structure of an Information Security Program

• 3.1.1 Enterprisewide Security Program
• 3.2 Business Unit Responsibilities
• 3.2.1 Creation and Implementation of Policies and Standards
• 3.2.2 Compliance with Policies and Standards
• 3.3 Information Security Awareness Program
• 3.3.1 Frequency
• 3.3.2 Media
• 3.4 Information Security Program Infrastructure
• 3.4.1 Information Security Steering Committee
• 3.4.2 Assignment of Information Security Responsibilities
• 3.4.2.1 Senior Management
• 3.4.2.2 Information Security Management
• 3.4.2.3 Business Unit Managers
• 3.4.2.4 First Line Supervisors
• 3.4.2.5 Employeesa
• 3.4.2.6 Third Parties

Module 4 - Information Security Policies

 

• 4.1 Policy Is the Cornerstone
• 4.2 Why Implement an Information Security Policy
• 4.3 Corporate Policies
• 4.4 Organizationwide (Tier 1) Policies
• 4.4.1 Employment
• 4.4.2 Standards of Conduct
• 4.4.3 Conflict of Interest
• 4.4.4 Performance Management
• 4.4.5 Employee Discipline
• 4.4.6 Information Security
• 4.4.7 Corporate Communications
• 4.4.8 Workplace Security
• 4.4.9 Business Continuity Plans (BCPs)
• 4.4.10 Procurement and Contracts
• 4.4.11 Records Management
• 4.4.12 Asset Classification
• 4.5 Organizationwide Policy Document
• 4.6 Legal Requirements
• 4.6.1 Duty of Loyalty
• 4.6.2 Duty of Care
• 4.6.3 Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Criminal Convictions
• 4.6.4 The Economic Espionage Act of 1996
• 4.6.5 The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• 4.6.5 Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) Act
• 4.6.6 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• 4.6.7 Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (GLBA)
• 4.7 Business Requirements
• 4.8.1 Policy
• 4.8.2 Standards
• 4.8.3 Procedures
• 4.8.4 Guidelines
• 4.9 Policy Key Elements
• 4.10 Policy Format
• 4.10.1 Global (Tier 1) Policy
• 4.10.1.1 Topic
• 4.10.1.2 Scope
• 4.10.1.3 Responsibilities
• 4.10.1.4 Compliance or Consequences
• 4.10.1.5 Sample Information Security Global Policies
• 4.10.2 Topic-Specific (Tier 2) Policy
• 4.10.2.1 Thesis Statement
• 4.10.2.2 Relevance
• 4.10.2.3 Responsibilities
• 4.10.2.4 Compliance
• 4.10.2.5 Supplementary Information
• 4.10.3 Application-Specific (Tier 3) Policy

Module 5 - Asset Classification

 

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Overview
• 5.3 Why Classify Information?
• 5.4 What Is Information Classification?
• 5.5 Where to Begin?
• 5.6 Information Classification Category Examples
• 5.6.1 Example 1
• 5.6.2 Example 2
• 5.6.3 Example 3
• 5.6.4 Example 4
• 5.7 Resist the Urge to Add Categories
• 5.8 What Constitutes Confidential Information
• 5.8.1 Copyright
• 5.9 Employee Responsibilities
• 5.9.1 Owner
• 5.9.1.1 Information Owner
• 5.9.2 Custodian
• 5.9.3 User
• 5.10 Classification Examples
• 5.10.1 Classification: Example 1
• 5.10.2 Classification: Example 2
• 5.10.3 Classification: Example 3
• 5.10.4 Classification: Example 4
• 5.11 Declassification or Reclassification of Information
• 5.12 Records Management Policy
• 5.12.1 Sample Records Management Policy
• 5.13 Information Handling Standards Matrix
• 5.13.1 Printed Material
• 5.13.2 Electronically Stored Information
• 5.13.3 Electronically Transmitted Information
• 5.13.4 Record Management Retention Schedule
• 5.14 Information Classification Methodology
• 5.15 Authorization for Access
• 5.15.1 Owner
• 5.15.2 Custodian
• 5.15.3 User

Module 6 - Access Control

 

• 6.1 Business Requirements for Access Control
• 6.1.1 Access Control Policy
• 6.2 User Access Management
• 6.2.1 Account Authorization
• 6.2.2 Access Privilege Management
• 6.2.3 Account Authentication Management
• 6.3 System and Network Access Control
• 6.3.1 Network Access and Security Components
• 6.3.2 System Standards
• 6.3.3 Remote Access
• 6.4 Operating System Access Controls
• 6.4.1 Operating Systems Standards
• 6.4.2 Change Control Management
• 6.5 Monitoring System Access
• 6.5.1 Event Logging
• 6.5.2 Monitoring Standards
• 6.5.3 Intrusion Detection Systems
• 6.6 Cryptography
• 6.6.1 Definitions
• 6.6.2 Public Key and Private Key
• 6.6.3 Block Mode, Cipher Block, and Stream Ciphers
• 6.6.4 Cryptanalysis
• 6.7 Sample Access Control Policy

Module 7 - Physical Security

 

• 7.1 Data Center Requirements
• 7.2 Physical Access Controls
• 7.2.1 Assets to be Protected
• 7.2.2 Potential Threats
• 7.2.3 Attitude toward Risk
• 7.2.4 Sample Controls
• 7.3 Fire Prevention and Detection
• 7.3.1 Fire Prevention
• 7.3.2 Fire Detection
• 7.3.3 Fire Fighting
• 7.4 Verified Disposal of Documents
• 7.4.1 Collection of Documents
• 7.4.2 Document Destruction Options
• 7.4.3 Choosing Services
• 7.5 Agreements
• 7.5.1 Duress Alarms
• 7.6 Intrusion Detection Systems
• 7.6.1 Purpose
• 7.6.2 Planning
• 7.6.3 Elements
• 7.6.4 Procedures
• 7.7 Sample Physical Security Policy