This document provides an overview of the topics and expectations for Week 1 of the ISSC422 - Information Security course. Students will be introduced to key information security concepts, the seven domains of an IT infrastructure, and IT security policy frameworks. They will also discuss how DoD Directive 8570.1 may affect their careers. Deliverables for the week include reading the first chapter, completing an online lab assignment, and introducing themselves in the weekly discussion forum by discussing their background and how the directive could impact their plans.

1. ISSC422 - Information Security
Week 1 Overview

2. Learning Overview
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• Review the class material
• Familiarize ourselves with the site (for our new students)
• Discuss expectations
• introduce ourselves and participate in the weekly forum
• It is important for all students to read and understand the:
– Course Overview
– Course Information
– Course Material and Guidelines provided in the Lessons tab

3. Week 1 Overview
• Students will be given an overview of information
systems security concepts and terms that the must
understand to help prevent cyber attacks.
• Students will see how being a security professional can
make a difference.
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4. Learning Objectives
By the end of this week, Students should be able to:
• Understand the concept of Information System
security.
• List the seven domains of a typical IT infrastructure.
• Explain IT security policy framework
• Comprehend the requirements of DoD Dir. 8570.1.
• Understand the challenges surrounding employment
IAW DoD Dir 8570.1 compliance.
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5. Specific Topics of Discussion
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For the Week 1 Forum Topic, Students will
• Introduce themselves in the Week 1 Forum topic: Introduce
Yourself posting no fewer than 250 words
• 1st paragraph: Your bio, including your past, current and future
career, education, and certification plans.
• You can include classes, year in school, major, your location and
time zone, government/military status, your personal interests,
and any other information you may want to share with the rest of
the class.
• 2nd paragraph: How will (or will not) DOD directive 8570.1
(http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/857001m.pdf) affect
your career/education/certification plans

6. Key Learning Concepts
Week 1 covers the following key concepts:
• What information systems security is
• What the tenets of information systems security are
• What the seven domains of an IT infrastructure are
• What the weakest link in an IT infrastructure is
• How an IT security policy framework can reduce risk
• How a data classification standard affects an IT infrastructure’s
security needs
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7. This Week’s Deliverables
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The following activities and assessments need to be
completed this week:
• Reading: Chapter 1
• Online Lab Assignment 1
• Introduction Forum

8. Conclusion
• Students should refer to the course syllabus for
information on grading, the assignments tool for more
information on what the Week 1 Lab requirements
entails and the Week 1 Forum for more information on
the Week 1 Forum Topic: Introduce Yourself.
• Student can find the course text and the lab manual in
Resources located under Course Tools
• Students with questions on any of the deliverables in
Week 1, should contact their course instructor using the
course message board or by email.
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9. Thank You And
Welcome to Unit 1!
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