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Information Security Principles: An Overview

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Reviewed:: Oct 3, 2016 by Business

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Overview:: These short preview video clips introduce areas of concern for information security and assurance. This is a site maintained by Purdue University, the Center For Research & Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS). The free videos that serve an introductory purpose are short, the full videos require purchase.Two out of the three free videos include the introduction and various goals of the users for security to include but are not limited to availability, authenticity, reliability, privacy, and security. The third video is corrupted and not viewable at the time of this review. This material is appropriate for training sessions with end users, managers, and executives.
Type of Material:: Presentation
Recommended Uses:: The introductory videos, although they are very brief, can be viewed in class to help introduce units, can be used as homework and part of a larger assignment and would fit individual, team, lecture or self-paced modes. This material is also informative for organizations and IT security in particular.
Technical Requirements:: Quicktime or RealMedia Plugin
Identify Major Learning Goals:: The goals are clearly identified in the second short video, this relates to the goals of the users in IT assurance and security. Many people are unaware of the need for security or the numerous options, particularly in small business. One can learn about the world of information security Learn strategies of information security Build an information security program While the introductory video (#2) about goals is very brief, it does provide an overview. A purchase is required for access to more extensive information.
Target Student Population:: Information technology majors Business majors This material is also appropriate for training sessions with end users, managers, and executives.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: The brief introductory videos require no prerequisite knowledge other than how to use a browser and how to click on the video to make it viewable.

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Strengths:: The two videos provided at no charge are informative and highlight the need for IT security as well as the various aspects of IT security which can be wide ranging depending on the needs of the user. This is a flexible resource, meaning that you can use it in various different classroom scenarios Starts at a basic level to orient students to information security, thus, it can be a standalone exercise Video is always a good way of a student accessing and viewing material
Concerns:: The two videos that are available are very brief and really don't provide much substance. The third video was corrupt and was not be viewable at this time. Purchase is required for more extensive information. Accessing these materials, since they are not embedded, might be an issue for students

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:: .. The initial video does a good job in identifying the typical questions that will be addressed by the video (leaning objectives) .. This should be easy to integrate into learning activities in the classroom because of the video .. Will allow for measuring student learning
Concerns:: Again, only two videos were viewable; they are short and do not provide any in-depth information. Purchase is required for more extensive viewing.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:: Video is typically a very engaging method for students to learn Good accessibility with the videos Video should be of good quality
Concerns:: ... The user needs to scroll on the site and look for the links to the live videos, the icons are small and could be missed. ... There is no transcript of the video, so if the video capabilities do not work, there is no other way of getting the information

Other Issues and Comments:: The issues and concerns have already been mentioned but are reviewed here as a convenience. Only two out of the three videos are available because the third one is corrupted; the two videos provided are very short and only give high-level, introductory information.
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