Course Title: Info Tech Security

Course Prefix & Number:    ITSY1342

Section Number:  390

Term Code: 18/F

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):

o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)

o- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

n - 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:

Susan Svane

Office Location:

IT Career Connection Center

Telephone Number:

940-498-6438

E-mail Address:

SSvane@nctc.edu

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Weighted Percentage Values

12

Homework (Chapter homework due every week)

30% of grade

12

Labs (based upon each weeks chapter – lowest 2 will be dropped)

20%  of grade

14

Discussion (weekly discussions, lowest two grades will be dropped)

20% of grade

2

Exams

(Averaged – no grades dropped)

30% of grade

A

>=89.5%

D    >=59.5%

B

>=79.5%

F    <=59.49%

C

>=69.5%

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

Week

Dates

Topic

General Description of Subject Matter

1

 Aug 26 – Sep 1

Measuring and Weighing Risk

Risk assessment, Developing policies, standards, and guidelines

2

Sep 2 – 8 

Monitoring and Diagnosing Networks

Monitoring networks, Understanding hardening, Securing the network, Security posture, Reporting security issues, and Differentiating between detection controls and prevention controls

3

Sep 9 – 15

Understanding Devices and Infrastructure

Mastering TCP/IP, Designing a secure network, Understanding the various network infrastructure devices

4

Sep 16 - 22 

Access Control, Authentication, and Authorization

Understanding access control basics, Understanding remote access connectivity, Understanding authentication services, Understanding access control, Implementing access controlling best practices

5

 Sep 23 – 29

Protecting  Wireless Networks

Working with wireless systems, Understanding wireless devices, Wireless vulnerabilities to know

6

 Sep 30 –

Oct 6

Securing the Cloud

Working with cloud computing, Working with virtualization, Securing and the cloud

7

Oct 7 - 13 

Host, Data, and Application Security

Application hardening, Host security, Protecting data through fault tolerance, Application security, Best practices for security

8

 Oct 14 – 20

Cumulative Exam Weeks 1-7

Cumulative Exam Weeks 1-7

9 – 10

 Oct 21 – Nov 3

Cryptography

Overview, Modern cryptography, Using cryptographic systems, Understanding cryptography standards and protocols, Using public-key infrastructure

11 - 12

 Nov 4 - 17

Malware, Vulnerabilities, and Threats

Understanding malware, Surviving viruses, Understanding various types of attacks, Identifying types of application attacks, Tools for finding threats

13

 Nov 18 – 24

Social Engineering and Other Foes

Understanding social engineering, Understanding physical security, Environmental controls, Control types, Data policies

14

 Nov 25 –

Dec 1

Security Administration

Third-party integration, Understanding security awareness and training, Classifying information, Information access control, Complying with privacy and security regulations, Mobile devices, Alternative methods to mitigate security risks

15

 Dec 2 – 8

Disaster Recovery and Incident Response

Issues associated with business continuity, Reinforcing vendor support, Penetration testing

16

 Dec 9 - 13

Cumulative Exam Weeks 9-15

Cumulative Exam Weeks 9-15

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