Colorado ITS460 Module 1 - The McCumber Cube

ITS 460 Colorado State University Global Mod 1 Management Practices Discussion

OPTION #1: THE MCCUMBER CUBE

The McCumber Cube, embedded within the CNSS Security Model, contains three dimensions. The three dimensions of each axis become a 3 × 3 × 3 cube with 27 cells representing areas that must be addressed to secure today's information systems.

The three dimensions of the model are:

1. Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability;
2. Policy, Education, Technology; and
3. Storage, Processing, and Transmission.

Search the Internet or the CSU Global Library (Links to an external site.) for examples of the CNSS security model and its three dimensions. Note that you can use the same example or examples for this assignment that you cited for this week's discussion forum.

In the paper you submit, briefly elaborate on each of these dimensions and their importance to a solid InfoSec program. Include any impacts management has in sustaining secure information systems. Be sure to expand on the importance of each dimension and how they work together to ensure a secure infrastructure.

Discuss and cite the course textbook and at least one additional credible or scholarly source to support your analysis and positions. The CSU Global Library (Links to an external site.) is a good place to find credible and scholarly sources. Your paper should be 3-4 pages in length with document and citation formatting per the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.).