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Web-Based Research Methods in Information Security
In this course, students acquire information retrieval skills and research competencies to identify and evaluate industry-relevant sources of information for the purposes of analysis and research information security. Students compare and contrast the utility of publicly-available and subscription-based information sources for the purposes of meeting academic and professional requirements.
Provider Information
University of Fairfax
1813 East Main Street
Salem, VA 24153
Course Overview
Baccalaureate
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, the student will be able:
- To differentiate and classify secondary research sources based on their salient characteristics.
- To critically examine the validity and credibility of industry relevant information sources used in information security.
- To evaluate and synthesize information sources relating to a topic relevant to information security.
- To examine the applicability and relevance of specific information sources for the purposes of meeting academic and professional requirements.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Risk Management
- Technology R&D
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