Introduction to Information Security, Critical Characteristics of Information, NSTISSC Security Model, Components of an Information System, Securing the Components , Balancing Security and Access , SDLC , Security SDLC .

Need for Security, Business Needs, Threats, Attacks, Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues.

Risk Management : Identifying and Assessing Risk Assessing Risk, Controlling Risk, Trends in Information Risk Management, Managing Risk in an Intranet Environment.

Blueprint for Security, Information Security Policy, Standards and Practices ISO 17799/BS 7799, NIST Models, VISA International Security Model, Design of Security Architecture, Planning for Continuity.

Security Technology, IDS, Scanning and Analysis Tools, Cryptography, Access Control Devices, Physical Security, Security and Personnel issues.