Syllabus

ITSY 1342 340 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

Introduction

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS

The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings. Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.

Course Title: Info Tech Security
Course Prefix & Number: ITSY1342 Section Number: 340 Term Code: 15/2S
Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and protection from viruses.

Course Prerequisite(s):
Course Type: WECM Course

Name of Instructor:  Ervin Frenzel
Campus/Office Location:  Online only
Telephone Number:  806-570-7658
E-mail Address:   efrenzel@nctc.edu

Name of Chair/Coordinator: Judy Archer
Office Location:  Room 232
Telephone Number:  940-498-6292
E-mail Address:   jarcher@nctc.edu

Instructors Statement
My contact information is available and if you are experiencing difficulty with any portion of this course, contact me immediately – I cannot help if I do not know there is a problem. I am available through email but may take longer to respond, if the contact is critical call me. My phone is on from 0700 to 2000 daily, but I may not be available to answer a phone call immediately, I will return your call as soon as I can. Typically that is after 4:30 pm (Monday through Thursday), I am available during the day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Required – Text: CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 5th Edition, by Mark Ciampa; Cengage Learning; (non-bundle ISBN: 978-1-305-09391-1)

Required Access Code: Access Code for Web-Based Lab for Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 5th edition. (Access Code non-bundle ISBN: 978-1-305-09507-6)
Recommended: Flash Drive. You are required to keep all lab work until the end of the semester.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS, and GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements Graded Course Elements Weighted Percentage Values
15 Homework 20% of grade
15 Labwork 40% of grade
15 Quizzes 20% of grade
4 Exams (lowest of the 4 exam grades will be dropped) 20% of grade

GRADING SCALE

A >=90%  D    >=60%
B >=80%  F    <60%
C >=70%

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
WECM End-of-Course Outcomes: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines and other best practices; develop backup procedures to provide for data security; use network operating system features to implement network security; identify computer and network threats and vulnerabilities and methods to prevent their effects; use tools to enhance network security; and use encryption techniques to protect network data.

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1 Discover and become familiar with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines and other best practices.
2 Develop backup procedures to provide for data security
3 Use network operating system features to implement network security
4 Identify computer and network threats and vulnerabilities and methods to prevent their effects
5 Use tools to enhance network security
6 Use encryption techniques to protect network data

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is based on participation in this online class, so you are expected to actively participate in the assignments and the graded discussion forums on a weekly basis. I also expect you to check your email everyday on M-F.

Last Day to Withdraw: For the Spring 2016 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2016. If a student decides to officially drop this course, then it is the student’s responsibility to submit the required forms to the registrar. Students who cease attending and who do not complete a drop slip prior April 7, 2016 will earn a grade of “F”.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Topic      General Description of Subject Matter
Introduction to Security   Challenges of securing information; what is information security; who are the attackers; attacks and defenses;
Threats      Attacks using malware; social engineering attacks
Application and Networking-Based Attacks Application attacks; networking-based attacks
Application, Data, and Host Security  Securing the host; securing static environments; application security; securing data
Basic Cryptography    Defining cryptography; cryptographic algorithms; using cryptography
Advanced Cryptography    Digital certificates; Public Key Infrastructure (PKI); key management; cryptographic transport protocols
Network Security Fundamentals   Security through network devices; security through network technologies; security through network design elements
Administering a Secure Network   Common network protocols; network administration principles; securing network applications and platforms
Wireless Network Security   Wireless attacks; vulnerabilities of IEEE wireless security; wireless security solutions
Mobile Device Security    Types of mobile devices; mobile device risks; securing mobile devices
Access Control Fundamentals   What is access control; implementing access control; authentication services
Authentication and Account Management  Authentication credentials; single sign-on; account management
Business Continuity    What is business continuity; disaster recovery; environmental controls; incident response
Risk Mitigation     Controlling risk; reducing risk through policies; awareness and training
Vulnerability Assessment   Assessing vulnerability; vulnerability scanning vs. penetration testing; third-party integration; mitigating and deterring attacks

Calendar Event   Spring 2017

January 16  Martin Luther King Holiday Observed - College Closed Last Day for 100% Refund for Courses Dropped
January 17  Classes begin
January 17 & 18  Add/Drop for Approved Students Only*
January 24  Official Date of Record for 1st 8 week semester courses
January 25  Start date for assigning W Grade for courses withdrawn for 1st 8 week semester
January 25  Roster open for certification
January 30  Roster certification due by noon
January 30  Official Date of Record 16 week semester
February 1  Start Date for Assigning W Grade for Courses Withdrawn
February 1  Rosters open for certification
February 6  Roster certification due by noon
February 20  Last Day to withdraw from a class with 'W' for 1st 8 Week Session
March   5  Priority Admission Application Date
March   6  Late Registration for 2nd 8 week semester courses
March   8  Deadline for Registration Approval
March   9  1st 8 week semester course final exams
March   10  Deadline for 2nd 8 week semester registration
March   10  Term ends for 1st 8 week semester courses
March   11  Final Grades, Attendance Rosters & Grade Rolls due at noon for 1st 8 week courses
March   13-17  Spring Break
March   19  Last Day of 100% Refund for Courses Dropped for 2nd 8 Week Session
March   20  Classes Begin for 2nd 8 Week Session
March   27  Official Date of Record for 2nd 8 Week Session
March   28  Start Date for Assigning W Grade for Courses Withdrawn for 2nd 8 Week Session
March   28   Roster open for certification
March   31  Roster certification due by noon
April   6  Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of 'W' for regular 16 Week Session
April   24  Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of 'W' for 2nd 8 Week Session
May   6  Final exams for Saturday courses
May   8-11  Final exams (see final exam schedule)
May   11  Final exams for 2nd 8 week courses
May   12 Commencement Ceremonies
May   12  Term Ends
May   13  Final Grades, Attendance Rosters & Grade Rolls due at Noon

Tentative Schedule for ITSY1342 – Info Tech Security

Week 1: 1/16—1/20 Introduction and Syllabus. (School Closed for Martin Luther King Day on Monday, 1/16/2016)
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Security

Week 2: 1/23—1/27
Chapter 2 – Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

Week 3: 1/30—2/3
Chapter 3 – Application and Networking-Based Attacks

Week 4: 2/6—2/10
Chapter 4 – Host, Application, and Data Security

Week 5: 2/13—2/17 Exam 1 (ch 1, 2, 3, & 4) available from Monday, 2/13 @ 8am to Wednesday, 2/15 @ 10pm
Chapter 5 – Basic Cryptography

Week 6: 2/20—2/24
Chapter 6 – Advanced Cryptography

Week 7: 2/27—3/3
Chapter 7 – Network Security Fundamentals

Week 8: 3/6—3/10
Chapter 8 – Administering a Secure Network

Spring Break: 3/13 – 3/17 All campuses closed until Monday 3/20. I will be unavailable during Spring Break.

Week 9: 3/20—3/24 Exam 2 (ch 5, 6, 7, & 8) available Monday, 3/20 @ 8am to Wednesday, 3/22 @ 10pm
Chapter 9 – Wireless Network Security

Week 10: 3/27—3/31
Chapter 10 – Mobile Device Security

Week 11: 4/3—4/7 April 7th is last day to drop with a “W”
Chapter 11 – Access Control Fundamentals

Week 12: 4/10—4/14
Chapter 12 – Authentication and Account Management

Week 13: 4/17—4/21 Exam 3 (ch 9, 10, 11, & 12) available Monday, 4/17 @ 8am to Wed., 4/19 @ 10pm
Chapter 13 – Business Continuity

Week 14: 4/24—4/28
Chapter 14 – Risk Mitigation

Week 15: 5/1—5/5
Chapter 15 – Vulnerability Assessment

Week 16: 5/8—5/12 Final Exam (over chapters 13, 14, & 15) available Monday, 5/8 @ 8am to Wed., 5/10 @ 10pm. Commencement is Friday, 5/12.
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Other Pertinent Information

Dropping Courses:
If a student’s personal circumstances dictate that he or she needs to reduce his/her academic load, that student should confer with his/her advisor for assistance in adjusting the number of courses being taken. A grade of “W” will be given to students who officially withdraw from a course, or “drop”, at least by Thursday of the 11th week of a Fall or Spring semester, or a proportional number of weeks prior to the end of a flex-entry course or summer session. Any drops after this will be made with the approval of the instructor and the Department Chair.
It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the action necessary to drop courses under the conditions outlined above. This requires the completion of a petition for course drop form available in the Registrar’s Office on any NCTC Campus or by going to the NCTC website at www.nctc.edu and clicking on Admissions and Registration. Choose the forms on-line option and follow directions for submission of form. This form must be submitted on or before the last day to drop with a “W” (see Academic Calendar in front of catalog for specific date) and it is not available until after the official date of record. Prior to the official date of record, a student should go to the Registrar’s Office and complete the required forms.
Students who register for courses are required to drop any courses they no longer wish to attend or a final grade will be assigned. Instructors may drop students from courses for non-attendance by completing a petition for course drop.

Certificate Programs:
If you are planning to complete a certificate, you must take the competency exam prior to graduation. Contact Judy Archer at jarcher@nctc.edu within three weeks of graduation.

Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB (LOCAL)]” #20 on page 175.

Complaint Procedures
If the complaint involves a problem with an instructor, the student shall discuss the matter with the instructor before requesting a conference with the department chair… If the complaint involves a grade received, the student shall collect all tests, papers, daily assignments, class notes and other relevant material prior to the conference with the instructor in question. (See Student Handbook > Discussion of Complaint)

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Tobacco-Free Campus
NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.

Unit Competencies

I. Demonstrate ability to research the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines and other best practices.
Performance Objectives:
The student will:
1) Demonstrate accessing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) website and how to search the guidelines.
2) Detail best practices according to the NIST guidelines.