| Welcome to COMPUTER SECURITY Subcourse IT0772 United States Army Intelligence Center & Fort Huachuca |
Introduction |
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| Overview | This is an overview of Computer Security, IT0772. |
| Proponent | This subcourse is issued by the--
U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD)
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| Purpose | This subcourse is designed to teach you the basic procedures for protecting computers and the information processed on them. Instructions are contained within this subcourse on the fundamental theory underlying computer security, the threats to computer, the accreditation process, and the implementation of computer security countermeasures. |
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Audience |
Any eligible person may enroll in the subcourse. |
| Requirements | To receive credit for course or subcourse completion, you must--
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| Contents | The subcourse contains the following parts:
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
Subcourse Overview |
| Lesson 1: Computer Security Overview | |
| Part A: What is Computer Security | |
| Part B: How does Computer Security Involve you | |
| Part C: Computer Security | |
| Part D: The U.S. Army Computer Security Program | |
| Part E: Information System Security | |
| Part F: Major Security Objectives | |
| Part G: Sensitive Defense Information | |
| Part H: Responsibilities and Appointments | |
| Part I: The Commander | |
| Part J: Security Officers | |
| Practice Exercise | |
| Lesson 2: The Threats to Army Computers and sensitivity Designations | |
| Part A: The Threats to Army Computers | |
| Part B: Methods of Attack | |
| Part C: Sensitivity Designations | |
| Practice Exercise | |
| Lesson 3: Security Processing Modes and Accreditation | |
| Part A: Security Processing Modes | |
| Part B: Explanation of Terms | |
| Part C: The Four Security Processing Modes | |
| Part D: The Accreditation Document/Security Plan | |
| Part E: Accreditation | |
| Part F: Initial Accreditation | |
| Part G: Accreditation Level | |
| Part H: Designated Accreditation Authority | |
| Part I: Explanations of Terms | |
| Part J: Classified Sensitive One (C1) | |
| Part K: Classified Sensitive Two (C2) | |
| Part L: Classified Sensitive Three (C3) | |
| Part M: Unclassified Sensitive One (US1) and Unclassified Sensitive Two (US2) | |
| Part N: Nonsensitive | |
| Part O: Preparing the Accrediation Document/Security Plan | |
| Part P: Reaccreditation | |
| Part Q: The Accreditation Statement | |
| Part R: Accreditation Variations | |
| Part S: Interim Approval to Operate Before Accreditation | |
| Part T: Accreditation Problems and Corrective Action | |
| Practice Exercise | |
| Lesson 4: Protecting Computer Storage Area | |
| Part A: Protecting Computer Storage Media | |
| Part B: Computer Storage Media Defined | |
| Part C: Hazards to Computer Storage Media | |
| Part D: Damage to Computer Storage Media | |
| Part E: Overall Classification | |
| Part F: Backup Procedures | |
| Part G: Technologies of Computer Protection | |
| Practice Exercise | |
| Lesson 5: Safeguarding Classified Information | |
| Part A: Safeguarding Classified Information | |
| Part B: Basic Safeguards for Classified Information | |
| Part C: Computer-Based Classified Information | |
| Part D: Marking Classified Storage Media | |
| Part E: Overall Classification | |
| Part F: Disposing of Computer-Based Classified Information | |
| Part G: Explanation of Terms | |
| Part H: "DELETE," "ERASE," AND "FORMAT" | |
| Part I: "RESTORE" | |
| Part J: Approved Methods of Purging Computer Media | |
| Part K: Declassifying Computer Media | |
| Part L: Nonremovable Storage Media | |
| Part M: Destruction of Storage Media | |
| Part N: Othe Classified Material | |
| Part O: Recommended Procedures for Processing Classified Information | |
| Practice Exercise | |
| Lesson 6: Miscellaneous Computer Security Requirements | |
| Part A: Security Training and Awareness | |
| Part B: Who is Responsible | |
| Part C: Required Security Training | |
| Part D: Initial Security Training | |
| Part E: Periodic Security Training | |
| Part F: PC Security Measures | |
| Part G: Physical Protection | |
| Part H: Environmental Protection | |
| Part I: Employee Owned Computer | |
| Part J: Software Piracy | |
| Part K: Malicious Software | |
| Part L: Destructive Program | |
| Part M: Infection Protection | |
| Practice Exercise | |
| Appendix A: List of Acronyms | |
| Examination | |
| Informal Access | Feel free to preview the subcourse to see if it meets your needs, to study it without committing to formal enrollment, or use it as an on-line desk reference. |
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Enrollment |
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| Enrollment Eligibility |
The Army Correspondence Course Program subcourses are available to U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, West Point cadets, and authorized federal civilian employees.
Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course/subcourse(s) in which they request enrollment. Note: For detailed eligibility requirements see the course listing found on the AIPD LOGON/REGISTER web site. |
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| Enrollment Notes |
Enrollment is electronic. To enroll, click on the ENROLL button below to take you to the ACCP LOGON screen. [NOTE: The following instructions apply to the ACCP web site.]
When filling in the subcourse number, enter it exactly as follows: IT0772. After submitting your application, you will receive verification of your enrollment by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. IMPORTANT: You will not be able to access the examination for this subcourse until you have received notification that your enrollment application has been accepted. Until that time, you may informally access the subcourse materials and begin your studies.
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Taking the Subcourse On-Line |
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| Taking the subcourse |
You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the subcourse is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the final examination. REMINDER: You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination. This document is only available in Microsoft Word.
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| Taking the exam |
REMINDER: You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination. Read the examination administrative instructions very carefully prior to beginning the examination. Once you complete the examination and "submit" your responses, you will receive immediate feedback of your score. If you obtained a passing score, you will also receive subcourse text references for missed questions. Your final official grade (Completion Notice) will be provided by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. If you did not obtain a passing score, you may retake the examination after a time lapse of 24-hours from computer processing of your initial attempt. IT0772 Edition D Examination |
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If you have any questions about the subcourse, call or e-mail one of these points of contact:
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