Syllabus | ITSY 2342 0391 - INCIDENT RESPONSE AND HANDLING

ITSY 2342 0391 - INCIDENT RESPONSE AND HANDLING

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ITSY 2342 0391 - INCIDENT RESPONSE AND HANDLING SYLLABUS

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: INCIDENT RESPONSE AND HANDLING

Course Prefix & Number: ITSY 2342

Section Number: 391

Term Code:

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 32

Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite: Suggested Prerequisites: Operating System Security (ITSY2000/2300/2400); Firewalls & Network Security (ITSY2001/2301/2401).

Course Description (WECM):

In-depth coverage of incident response and incident handling, including identifying courses of attacks and security breaches; analyzing security logs; recovering the system to normal; performing postmortem analysis; and implementing and modifying security measures.

Course Type:

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:	Zebedee King
Campus/Office Location:	Online only
Telephone Number:	214-598-3519
E-mail Address:	zking@nctc.edu

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Susan Svane
Office Location:	Room 232
Telephone Number:	940-498-6292
E-mail Address:	ssvane@nctc.edu

Instructors Statement

My contact information is available and if you are having trouble with any portion of this course, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am available primarily through email but may take longer to respond. If the issue is urgent, you can call me. My phone is on from 8am to 8pm daily, but I may not be available to answer a phone call immediately (from 8am to 4pm daily), I will return your call as soon as I can. Typically, this is after 4:30 pm (Monday through Thursday), I can be available, if needed, during the day on Friday and Saturday, with some exceptions being made for Sundays, on a case-by-case basis.

Office Hours and Class schedule for this semester

Course	Title	Cr Hrs	Meets	Dates	Room
ITSY 2301 0391	FIREWALL AND NETWORK SECURITY	3.00	· Online	· 8/23/2021 - 10/16/2021	· GNV/GNVNT/ONLIN
ITSY 2330 0391	INTRUSION DETECTION	3.00	· Online	· 10/18/2021 - 12/11/2021	· GNV/GNVNT/ONLIN
ITSY 2342 0391	INCIDENT RESPONSE AND HANDLING	3.00	· Online	· 10/18/2021 - 12/11/2021	· GNV/GNVNT/ONLIN
ITSY 2343 0581	COMPUTER SYSTEM FORENSICS	3.00	· Independent Study	· 10/18/2021 - 12/11/2021	· FLM/FLM01/201
ITSY 2359 0500	SECURITY ASSESSMENT AND AUDITING	3.00	· Online	· 8/23/2021 - 12/11/2021	· GNV/GNVNT/ONLIN
ITSY 2382 0400	COOP ED COMP & INFO SYS SEC	3.00	· To Be Announced	· 8/23/2021 - 12/11/2021	· COR/COTBA/TBA
ITSY 2441 0400	SECURITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES	4.00	· T 5:00 PM-9:50 PM	· 8/23/2021 - 12/11/2021	· FLM/FLM01/201

NCTC Master Calendar (Fall 2021)

Event	Fall 2021	Fall 2021 1^st 8-Week	Fall 2021 2^nd 8-Week	Winter Mini-Mester 2021
Last Day of 100% Refund for Courses Dropped	August 22	August 22	October 17	December 12
Classes Begin	August 23	August 23	October 18	December 13
Labor Day Holiday-College Closed	September 6	September 6
Last Day to Drop (without grade of W)	September 6	August 29	October 24	December 14
Official Date of Record (First day for Withdrawals/Grade of W)	September 7	August 30	October 25	December 15
Last day to withdraw from a class with ‘W’	November 1	September 23	November 18	December 28
Thanksgiving Holiday-College Closed	November 24-28		November 24-28
Final Exams (see final exam schedule)	December 6-11	October 14-16	December 9-11	January 6
Commencement Ceremonies	December 10
Term Ends	December 11	October 16	December 11	January 6
Final Grades, Attendance Rosters & Grade Rolls due at Noon	December 12	October 17	December 12	January 7

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

The instructional materials identified for this course are viewable through https://www.bkstr.com/nocentraltxcorinthstore/course-materials-results?shopBy=discoverShop&divisionDisplayName=&departmentDisplayName=ITSY%20&courseDisplayName=2342%20§ionDisplayName=0391%20&courseRefId=&merfnbr=1263&termDir=2021.FA

Required – Text(s):

Course textbook: Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling, Third Edition (Oriyano, 2020) + Cloud-based labs (Code for the labs available at the Campus Bookstore) $156.75. You may also purchase your textbook (including e-book) and/or labs from jblearning.com.

Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling, Third Edition
ISBN: 9781284172614 (eBook + labs) or 9781284172607 (paperback + labs)

Author: Oriyano

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Other pertinent materials will be made available during the course at no cost to the student.

Recommended:

Notebook
Flash Drive (To portably store your course and lab files)

LABS’ AVAILABILITY:

On-premises labs are open from the beginning of the semester until the week they are assigned. They close at the end of the week they are assigned - that is because of the number of labs and students in various classes. They will not remain open until the end of the semester or be reopened without instructor consultation and agreement and only for extenuating circumstances. Thanks for your cooperation.

Labs are posted in the online classroom and on-premises labs will primarily be worked on during designated classroom lab time. No additional purchase is required for on-premises labs.

LAB-WORK POLICY

Note the labs’ availability above. Whereas a student may work ahead on labs, they will not be accepted after the due date, except for extenuating circumstances and as determined by the instructor.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS, and GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Weighted Percentage Values
7	Weekly In-Class Participation	5% of grade
15	Weekly discussion question and peer responses (primary response and two substantial peer response per week)	5% of grade
8	Performance Labs (average of all lab grades)	80% of grade
1	Final Exam	10% of grade

Instructor Discretion:

The instructor reserves the right of final decision in course requirements.

GRADING SCALE

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

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of the course a student will be able to:

Identify sources of attacks
Restore the system to normal operation
Identify and prevent security threats
Perform a postmortem analysis and identify computer investigation issues
Identify the roles and responsibility of the incident response team.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Course of instruction will consist primarily of instructor presentation (via videos during online classes because of the varied schedules of students), class discussions and questions and answers. Training resources, such as demonstrations and short video clips may be employed as needed to enhance student comprehension and retention of the subject matter.

Homework assignments will be given, as per the syllabus below. Additional work may be assigned at the instructor’s discretion to assist the students in mastering the material.

Students will be required to discuss course material and assignments with their peers. This will serve to foster cooperation amongst class members and aid in identifying and assisting students who may experience greater difficulty in mastering the course material.

COURSE OUTLINE

Grading Category	Activity Title	Grade Allocation (% of all graded work)	Lesson Due
*Lesson 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking*
Required Readings	Chapter 1: Hacking: The Next Generation Chapter 2: TCP/IP Review
Discussion	Chapter Text and Video Discussions
Lab	Assessing and Securing Systems on a Wide Area Network (WAN)
*Lesson 2: Cryptographic Concepts and Physical Security*
Required Readings	Chapter 3: Cryptographic Concepts Chapter 4: Physical Security
Discussion	Chapter Text and Video Discussions
Lab	Applying Encryption and Hashing Algorithms for Secure Communications
Lab	Data Gathering and Footprinting on a Targeted Web Site
*Lesson 3: Footprinting and Port Scanning*
Required Readings	Chapter 5: Footprinting Tools and Techniques Chapter 6: Port Scanning
Discussion	Chapter Text and Video Discussions
Lab	Using Ethical Hacking Techniques to Exploit a Vulnerable Workstation
*Lesson 4: Enumeration, Computer System Hacking, and Wireless Vulnerabilities*
Required Readings	Chapter 7: Enumeration and Computer System Hacking Chapter 8: Wireless Vulnerabilities
Discussion	Chapter Text and Video Discussions
Lab	Attacking a Vulnerable Web Application and Database
Lab	Auditing a Wireless Network and Planning for a Secure WLAN Implementation
*Lesson 5: Web and Database Attacks, and Malware*
Required Readings	Chapter 9: Web and Database Attacks Chapter 10: Malware
Discussion	Chapter Text and Video Discussions
Lab	Identifying and Removing Malware on a Windows System
*Lesson 6: Network Attacks and Linux Penetration Testing*
Required Readings	Chapter 11: Sniffers, Session Hijacking, and Denial of Service Attacks Chapter 12: Linux and Penetration Testing
Discussion	Chapter Text and Video Discussions
Lab	Analyzing Network Traffic to Create a Baseline Definition	2%	6
*Lesson 7: Social Engineering and Incident Response*
Required Readings	Chapter 13: Social Engineering Chapter 14: Incident Response
Discussion	Chapter Text and Video Discussions
Lab	Investigating and Responding to Security Incidents	2%	7
*Lesson 8: Defensive Technologies*
Required Readings	Chapter 15: Defensive Technologies
Discussion	Chapter Text and Video Discussions
Lab	Securing the Network with an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
*Course Review and Final Examination*
Exam	Final Examination		End of course

NOTE: The instructor has the right to change the course schedule. Any changes will be announced in class. If the student misses a class period and changes are announced, it is the student’s responsibility to receive the missed information from a classmate or the instructor.

Hybrid courses combine face-to-face classroom instruction with assignments and interaction via CTC Canvas. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they have access to internet so that they may communicate, via CTC Canvas, with the instructor.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance is based on participation in the 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 every day on M-F for any additional content.

Exams are not allowed to be turned in late (exam integrity). Discussion questions are only allowed opened during the week in which they are due.

Last Day to Withdraw: For the Fall 2021 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 18 for Second 8-weeks courses. 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 to November 18 will earn a grade of “F”.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format

North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.

Face Coverings

Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings

We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

Faculty will:

Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

Students should:

Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the spring 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

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.

Civility

Individuals are expected to be cognizant of what a constructive educational experience is and respectful of those participating in a learning environment. Failure to do so can result in administrative action up to and including expulsion.

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)

ADA Statement

North Central Texas College is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities to its students with disabilities by providing assistance through “reasonable accommodations”; and a variety of services and resources through the Special Populations Office. The College does not discriminate on the basis of disabilities in admission or access to its programs. Students are responsible for notifying the office of their need for assistance at least two weeks prior to the beginning of a semester. Students with documented disabilities such as mobility, hearing or visual impairments, learning, and/or psychological disorders are eligible for services. The Special Populations Office on the Gainesville Campus is located in the Counseling/Testing Center room ASC 108 (next door to the bookstore). For assistance, call 940/668-4216 ext. 344.

Civil Rights

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L.88-352), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-318). and the Age Discrimination Act of 1978 (P.L. 92-256), North Central Texas College does not discriminate against or exclude from participation in any of its programs or activities, either in the student body or the staff, any person on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, age, handicap, national origin, or veteran status.

Web Page

Visit the North Central Texas College web page for information on registration, financial aid, counseling/advising, and cost of tuition and fees. You will also find information on the catalog and semester schedules as well as courses of study. You can keep up with what is happening on campus by checking the calendar of events and the sports news. The web has information on the library as well as links to other areas of interest. Check out our web page at http://www.nctc.edu .

Additional content for this course may be found in your Canvas account. Please check there for updates and news.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Disability Services (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

Support Services

Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more. http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx

EEOC Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

Early Alert and NCTC Cares

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.Tobacco-Free Campus

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

COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2021

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions change.

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.

Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.