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    • Overall Description of the Course

      This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of information assurance and security. It covers fundamental concepts, risk management, security models, legal and ethical considerations, and the tools and techniques used to protect information assets. Students will gain the knowledge and skills required to design, implement, and manage effective security programs while addressing contemporary challenges such as cybercrime, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.

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    • Information assurance (IA) is the practice of assuring information and managing risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data and the systems and processes used for those purposes.

    • Information Assurance (IA) is the foundation of keeping our digital world safe.
      It goes beyond just computer security — it protects people, data, technology, and networks through four main domains: physical, personnel, IT, and operational security.

      In simple terms, IA is like having a smart security system that guards everything — from the computers we use to the people who use them — so that information is never stolen, lost, or misused.

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