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NSAM 0620 – Management Information Systems
The application of information system concepts to the collection, retention, and
dissemination of information for management planning and decision making. Issues such
as personnel selection, budgeting, policy development, and organizational interfacing are
discussed. Conceptual foundations and planning and development of management
information systems. The role of MIS in an organization and the fit between the system
and the organization
NSAM 0653 - Telecommunications & Computer Networking
This course provides a framework for understanding computer network functionality,
characteristics, and configurations. Topics include network topologies, protocols, and
architectures and emerging trends in network technologies and services. The role of
optical technologies in supporting national and international implementations is explored.
Strategies for network planning, implementation, management, and security are
introduced. Recent advances in standardization, internetworking, and deployment of
LANs (local area networks), MANs (metropolitan area networks), and WANs (wide area
networks) are introduced.
NSAM 0683 - Fundamentals of Security Technologies
An overview of the technical aspects of information security. Issues discussed include
authentication, confidentiality, access control, trust and non-repudiation. Investigation of
fundamental assurance technologies that can be applied to interface specifications,
architectures, and implementations of information security mechanisms. The selection of
appropriate security applications, security lifecycles, and interoperability issues will also
be covered.
NSAM 0684 – Information Security Management
Provides an understanding to implement effectively the information security vision and
strategy set forth by the executive management. The emphasis will be on the
management of an information security program. Focus is on the implementation of
information security policy, information security planning, development of information
security processes, and establishment of information security measures. Concepts and
techniques from the management and organizational behavior disciplines will be
integrated in order to identify and propose solutions to the problems of information
security administration.
NSAM 0685 – Information Security Governance
Challenges and opportunities of effectively governing an organization's information
security requirements and resources. Information security governance lays out the vision
for the information security program. Discussions include what constitutes good
information security governance, and development of an effective information security
strategy and policy. Also focuses on how to improve information security accountability,
regulatory compliance, and maturity.
NSAM 0686 - Information Systems Auditing
Fundamental concepts related to an information systems audit. Principles and practices
related to secure operation of existing information technology. Information security
accountability, development of internal control objectives and framework, and
identification of appropriate audit procedures for a secure information system.
