FTA 4100 - Introduction to Information Security for FinTech

Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce the business student to the rapidly evolving and critical international arenas of privacy, information security, and critical infrastructure. This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for security of information and information systems within organizations. It focuses on concepts and methods associated with security across several systems platforms, including internal and Internet-facing systems. The course utilizes a world view to examine critical infrastructure concepts as well as techniques for assessing risk associated with accidental and intentional breaches of security in a global network. It introduces the associated issues of ethical uses of information and of privacy considerations.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Recognize and respond effectively to modern threats in a business setting.
• Function effectively as a business leader within the spectrum of security and privacy.
• Write an executive summary recommending a security solution.
• Create an effective decision brief using PowerPoint.