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.
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Course Title: Security Management Practices
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Course Prefix & Number: ITSY2441
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Section Number: 311
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Term Code:
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Semester Credit Hours: 4
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 32
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Course Description (WECM):
In-depth coverage of security management practices, including asset evaluation and risk management; cyber law and ethics issues; policies and procedures; business recovery and business continuity planning; network security design and developing and maintaining a security plan.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
- ITCC 1414 - CCNA 1: INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS
- ITCC 1440 - CCNA 2: ROUTING AND SWITCHING ESSENTIALS
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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
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Name of Instructor:
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Zebedee King
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online only
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Telephone Number:
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214-598-3519
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E-mail Address:
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zking@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Susan Svane
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Office Location:
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Room 232
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6292
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E-mail Address:
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ssvane@nctc.edu
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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
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Time
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Mon
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Location
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Tues
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Location
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Wed
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Location
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Thurs
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Location
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Fri
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09:00-11:50
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Office
hours
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ITSY-2441
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Online
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Office
hours
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TBD
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ITSY-2441
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Online
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11:00-13:50
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Office
hours
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Online
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ITSY-2301
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Online
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Office
hours
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TBD
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ITSY-2301
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Online
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14:00-17:50
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Office
hours to 15:00
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Online
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Office
hours to 15:00
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TBD
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Online
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18:00-
21:50
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ITSY-2441
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Online
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ITSY-2441
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Online
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NCTC Master Calendar (Spring 2021)
REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
The instructional materials identified for this course are viewable through http://www.nctcd.edu/academics/booksinstructional-materials/.
Required – Text(s):
Chapple, Stewart and Gibson (2018). (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Official Study Guide, Eighth Edition. Indianapolis, IN: John Wiley and Sons.
ISBN: 978-1-119-47593-4
EBOOK: 978-1-119-47595-8
EBOOK: 978-1-119-47587-3
The textbook and lab resources can be purchased directly from the publisher at:
https://www.ucertify.com/cart/?order=01O3X&ref=&add_order=1
Also, www.chegg.com and www.discoverbooks.com may stock the course resources for rent or purchase at a discount price.
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:
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 will primarily be worked on during designated classroom lab time. No additional purchase is required for these.
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.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS, and GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Weighted Percentage Values
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7
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In Class Participation
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10% of grade
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15
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Weekly discussion question and peer responses (primary response and two substantial peer response per week)
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10% of grade
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32
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Performance Labs (average of all lab grades)
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20% of grade
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15
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Written Labs
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15% of grade
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7
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Quizzes
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15% of grade
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1
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Final Paper/Project – topic to be discussed during first class meeting.
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30% of grade
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Instructor Discretion:
The instructor reserves the right of final decision in course requirements.
GRADING SCALE
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A
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>=90%
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D
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>=60%
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B
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>=80%
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F
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<60%
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C
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>=70%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Develop a security plan.
- Establish suitable level of protection.
- Determine legal issues
- Implement network security design.
- Revise risk analysis and security plan.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
Course of instruction will consist primarily of instructor presentation, 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.
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Weekly schedule and assignment due dates:
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Monday
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Thursday by 23:59
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Saturday by 23:59
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Week 1
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Assignments:
Read Chapter 1, Security Governance Through Principles and Policies, Pages 1-26, up to and including the topic: Due Care and Due Diligence
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
- Encrypting the Disk
- Encrypting a File or Folder
- Configuring Audit Group Policy
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 2
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Assignments:
Read remainder of Chapter 1, Security Governance Through Principles and Policies, starting on Page 26 with topic: Develop, Document, and Implement Security Policy, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines.
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
- Completing the Chain of Custody
- Assigning Permissions to Folders
Perform Written Lab on Page 44[1]
Answer review questions on Pages 45-48[2]
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 3
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Assignments:
Read Chapter 2, Personnel Security and Risk Management Concepts, Pages 49-62, up to and including the topic: Security Governance
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
- Identifying risk actions
- Understanding elements of risk
- Identifying steps in quantitative risk analysis
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 4
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Assignments:
Read remainder of Chapter 2, Personnel Security and Risk Management Concepts, starting at Page 63, with topic: Understand and Apply Risk Management Concepts
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
- Configuring Standard Access Control List
- Configuring Extended Access Control List
Perform Written Lab on Page 92
Answer review questions on Pages 93-96
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 5
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Assignments:
Read entire Chapter 3, Business Continuity Planning
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
- Identifying phases in BCP process
Perform Written Lab on Page 120
Answer review questions on Pages 121-124
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 6
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Assignments:
Read entire Chapter 4, Laws, Regulations, and Compliance
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
- Identifying CFAA provisions
Perform Written Lab on Page 153
Answer review questions on Pages 154-157
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 7
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Assignments:
Read entire Chapter 5, Protecting Security of Assets
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
No uCertify labs for this chapter.
Perform Written Lab on Page 189
Answer review questions on Pages 190-193
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 8
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Assignments:
Read Chapter 8, Principles of Security Models, Design, and Capabilities, Pages 275-295, up to, but not including the topic: Select Controls Based on Systems Security Requirements
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 9
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Assignments:
Read remainder of Chapter 8, Principles of Security Models, Design, and Capabilities, starting at Page 295, with topic: Select Controls Based on Systems Security Requirements
Perform Written Lab on Page 313
Answer review questions on Pages 314-317
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 10
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Assignments:
Read entire Chapter 10, Physical Security Requirements, starting on Page 399
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
No uCertify labs for this chapter
Perform Written Lab on Page 434
Answer review questions on Pages 435-438
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 11
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Assignments:
Read entire Chapter 13, Managing Identity and Authentication, starting on Page 579
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
- Identifying access control types
- Identifying authorization mechanisms
- Restricting Local Accounts
- Identifying drawbacks of Kerberos authentication
- Identifying components of the Kerberos authentication protocol
- Identifying authentication services
- Identifying responsibilities
- Reviewing an Authorization Letter for Penetration Testing
Perform Written Lab on Page 617
Answer review questions on Pages 618-621
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Semester paper by 23:59
Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 12
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Assignments:
Read entire Chapter 14, Controlling and Monitoring Access, starting on Page 623
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
Perform Written Lab on Page 656
Answer review questions on Pages 657-660
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 13
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Assignments:
Read entire Chapter 16, Managing Security Operations, starting on Page 697
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
Perform Written Lab on Page 731
Answer review questions on Pages 732-735
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 14
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Assignments:
Read entire Chapter 18, Disaster Recovery Planning, starting on Page 801
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
- Identifying RAID level characteristics
- Identifying processing sites in disaster recovery plan
- Identifying disaster recovery plan tests
- Taking a Full Backup
- Taking Incremental Backup
- Configuring RAID 5
Perform Written Lab on Page 839
Answer review questions on Pages 840-843
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 15
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Assignments:
Read entire Chapter 19, Investigations and Ethics, starting on Page 845
Complete the following uCertify lab(s):
Perform Written Lab on Page 865
Answer review questions on Pages 866-869
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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Week 16
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Information Security Plan due (Examples to assist in completing a plan will be made available by the Instructor in advance)
Final Exam
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Initial discussion response by 23:59
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Peer responses by 23:59
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[1] Although written labs are at the end of the book, perform these exercises without depending upon this resource. Written labs are to be written in your own words.
[2] Although answers to the review questions are at the end of the book, test your comprehension of the material without depending upon this resource.
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. The class is broken down into eleven sessions. See below for course outline.
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 Spring 2021 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is February 22, 2021 for the first 8 weeks or April 26, 2021, for the second 8 weeks. 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 February 22, 2021/April 26, 2021 will earn a grade of “F”.
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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.
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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.
[1] Although written labs are at the end of the book, perform these exercises without depending upon this resource. Written labs are to be written in your own words.
[2] Although answers to the review questions are at the end of the book, test your comprehension of the material without depending upon this resource.