What This Document Is
This study guide provides a focused review of key concepts from Chapters 5-7 of Principles of Information Systems (ISDS 351) at California State University, Fullerton. It’s designed to help students prepare for assessments by outlining core ideas related to corporate and IT governance, as well as relevant compliance regulations.
Why This Document Matters
This guide is essential for ISDS 351 students needing a condensed resource for exam preparation or a quick refresher on these critical topics. It’s most useful when used *in conjunction with* course lectures, readings, and assignments. Understanding corporate and IT governance is foundational to understanding how organizations manage information systems effectively and responsibly.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is a *summary* and does not replace the detailed explanations and examples found in the textbook and class materials. It will not teach you the concepts from scratch, nor will it provide solutions to homework problems. It’s a tool for review, not a substitute for active learning.
What This Document Provides
This study guide includes:
* An overview of corporate governance, including its key components and responsibilities.
* A definition of IT governance and its two primary goals: value realization and risk mitigation.
* A list of regulations impacting information systems, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Basel II Accord, CA Senate Bill 1386, European Union Data Protection Directive, Fed Info Security Management Act, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
This preview *does not* include detailed explanations of each regulation, practice questions, or in-depth case studies. The full study guide offers a more comprehensive review of the material.