Knowledge flow with information assurance track

ABSTRACT

A master program at KSU was started three years ago, and one of the tracks, which has been offered now for a year is "Information Assurance". The major problem with the courses in this track is there is a weakness in the flow of information and knowledge delivery comparing with other universities (with longer experiences). This paper, therefore, looks at the existing knowledge flow, extracting the weaknesses and suggesting a better knowledge flow to enhance the curriculum and student performance. This paper will also justify the change need to be made and look at advance levels of education, such as a Ph.D. in information security.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.0 General
          Subjects: Security and protection (e.g., firewalls)

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.4 OPERATING SYSTEMS
      D.4.6 Security and Protection
          Subjects: Cryptographic controls; Information flow controls; Invasive software (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojan horses); Authentication

  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
      H.2.0 General

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Curriculum; Information systems education
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.5 Security and Protection (D.4.6, K.4.2)

General Terms:
Security

Keywords:
curriculum development, information assurance, information assurance curriculum, information security, information security curriculum