CSIS 3755 - Information Assurance
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42029,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Robert A. Gilliland, Ph.D.
Email: ragilliland@ysu.edu
Course Description
3755. Information Assurance. Introduction to Cyber Security basics. Topics include: the roles organizations, laws, and people play in cyber security, current cyber security trends including an analysis of cyber-attacks and possible defenses, and industry best practices in regard to information security. Disaster planning and recovery. Prereq.: C or better in CSIS 1590 or (CSIS 1595+CSIS 1595L) or (CSIS 2605+CSIS 2605L) or (CSIS 2610+CSIS 2610L). 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Principles of Information Security, 7th Edition | Whitman, Michael E. | 8220124639043 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Ch. 1 Ch. 2 |
Introduction to Information Security Pervasive Attack Surfaces and Controls |
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| 8/31 | Ch. 3 Ch. 4 |
Fundamentals of Cryptography Advanced Cryptography |
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| 9/7 | Ch. 5 Ch. 6 |
Endpoint Vulnerabilities, Attacks, and Defenses Mobile and Embedded Device Security |
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| 9/14 | Ch. 7 Ch. 8 |
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Infrastructure Threats and Security Monitoring |
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| 9/21 | Ch. 9 Ch. 10 |
Infrastructure Security Wireless Network Attacks and Defenses |
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| 9/28 | Ch. 11 Ch. 12 |
Cloud and Virtualization Security Vulnerability Management |
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| 10/5 | Ch. 13 Ch. 15 |
Incident Preparation and Investiga Information Security Management |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.