Division of Engineering, Computer Programming, and Technology Department of Network Engineering Technology West Campus Building 9, Room 140 (407) 582-1902/1903 http://valenciacollege.edu/west/engineering/ Summer 2015 Course Title & credit hours: Information Security, CET2830C (hybrid); 3 credit hours Catalog Course Description: Prerequisite: CET 2660C and CET 2792C. This course provides an overview of information security. This is a hands-on course designed to prepare students for the challenges facing network security. Students will learn information security terminology, principles of security, and basic types of intrusions. Students are also introduced to various ways to secure systems that store, process, and transport information. (Special Fee: $46.00) Class Time and Location: This is a hybrid class. The class will meet face to face in room 11-264 on May 13. Students will take the midterm and the final exams at the West campus testing center. See Course Outline below for dates. All other course work will be online. Textbook(s): Lab Manual: Mark Ciampa, Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, Fourth Edition. Course Technology, Cengage Learning, 2012, ISBN 13: 978-1- 1116-4012-5 Lab instructions in digital format will be provided by the instructor. Professor s Information: Soheyla Nakhai Office: 11-311; Phone: 407-582-1476 Email: snakhai@valenciacollege.edu Office Hours: M TR from 11 to 1:00 pm; F(10-12 virtual) Student Performance Assessment: Chapter Quiz 1 (available Tuesdays & Wednesdays on Blackboard) -- 15% A 90-100 Lab Assignments 2 (available through NETLAB) -------------- 45% B 80-89 Test #1 (at the West campus testing center) ---- --- 20% C 70-79 Test #2 (at the West campus testing center) ---- 20% D 60-69 1 No make-up quizzes will be given. 2 To get the full credit, you must submit your lab assignments within the week assigned. I will accept late assignment/discussion responses up to 3 days past due date, however I ll deduct 20% from the grade.
Notes: The syllabus and course outline may be changed at any time at the instructor s discretion. Week (6) 5/13 In class Chapter Chapter 1 5/20 Chapters 2&3 5/27-5/28 West campus testing center Chapter 4 Topics Review course outline Introduction to Security Course Outline Malware and Social Engineering Attacks Application and Network Attacks Vulnerability Assessment & Mitigating Attacks Quizzes/Activity Chapter quizzes are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week Lab Assignment * Due Sunday Chapter 1 quiz due 5/14 Labs 1&2 due 5/17 Chapter 2 quiz due 5/21 Chapter 3 quiz- due 5/21 Test #1(chapters 1,2,3,4) May 27- May 28 at the West campus testing center in Bldg 11, Rm 142 Labs 3&4 due 5/24 Labs 5&6 due 5/31 6/3 Chapter 5 Host, Application, and Data Security Chapter 5 quiz 6/4 Labs 7&8 due 6/7 6/10 Chapters 6&7 Network Security Administering a Secure Network Chapter 6 quiz due 6/11 Labs 9&10 due 6/14 6/17 6/18 West campus testing center Test #2(chapters 5,6, & 7) June 17 June 18 at the West campus testing center in Bldg 11, Rm 142 Please make a note of the following: Laboratory assignments must be submitted through Blackboard before midnight on the due date! However, you are strongly encouraged to start on your assignment as early as possible to accommodate unforeseen circumstances such as computer problems, Internet problems, or power outages. If any of those problems persists, please use the on-campus NET laboratory to complete and submit your assignments. I will accept late assignment up to 3 days past due date, however I ll deduct 20% from the grade. Chapter quizzes are available from 5:00 am on Wednesday through 11:30 pm on Thursday each week. You must answer all questions and submit within a specified time limit to avoid losing points.
* Lab Assignments: lab assignments are done using NETLAB+. NETLAB+ is an application that allows us to host lab equipment and virtual machines on the Internet. Using this environment, you can access, schedule, and complete your lab assignments. To access the NETLAB+ server, type http://netlab.valenciacollege.edu/ (or the following address in your browser: 199.87.225.160). It is recommended that you add this address in your browser s trusted site list to prevent any login problems. After completing each lab, answer all Discussion Questions and submit them through Blackboard. Student learning outcomes Student will be able to: Assess the need for penetration testing Perform network enumeration Perform host reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning Protect network by disabling nonessential systems and hardening operating systems Secure the network infrastructure and protect communication devices Perform network attack Explain how to use cryptography and how to manage keys Describe Security Management and physical security Student Core Competencies Think Critical thinking is a vital skill for IT professionals. You need to think clearly, critically, and creatively in workplace settings. You need to be able to: Analyze data, integrate, and evaluate information quickly and correctly to be able to meet the needs of your clients and the profession Draw well-supported conclusions Revise conclusions consistent with new observations, interpretations, or reasons Value-- Making reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments are a part of being a network engineer professional. You need to: Recognize values as expressed in attitudes, choices, and commitments Distinguish among personal, ethical, aesthetic, cultural, and scientific values Employ values and standards of judgment from different disciplines Evaluate your own and others values from individual, cultural, and global perspectives Articulate a considered and self-determined set of values Communicate--The ability to accurately receive and relay information is another important skill for IT professionals. You need to: Identify own strengths and need for improvement as a communicator Employ methods of communication appropriate to audience and purpose Evaluate the effectiveness of own and others communication Act IT professionals must use all their technical skills and knowledge in order to act purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly: Apply disciplinary knowledge, skills, and values to the workplace and beyond
Implement effective problem-solving, decision-making, and goal setting strategies Act effectively and appropriately in personal and professional settings Assess the effectiveness of personal behavior choices Respond appropriately to changing circumstances Tips for Success: Check the course web site and your email regularly. Set aside specific time each week to complete class activities. Expect electronic glitches/power outages and plan ahead. Do not wait until the last minute to submit your work. Keep backup copies of all your coursework. What Makes a Good Discussion Post? It should be thoughtful, original and relevant It should be thought provoking It should be posted early to give other students time to respond For Help: You can contact me through the course email. I ll return emails within 24 hours. If you would like to talk to me, you can call me at the number listed above - if I am not in my office, please leave me a message along with your name and I ll return your call as soon as I can. For Blackboard technical support, contact the Valencia Online Support Center at: 407 582-5600. West campus testing center please contact them at 407-582-1323 for information about their hours of operation. Valid Valencia photo ID REQUIRED for testing! Important Dates http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar/ 1 st 6 Weeks: Monday, May 11 Friday, May 15 Monday, May 18 Monday May 25 Friday, June 12 Wednesday, June 17 Classes begin.. Graduation Application Deadline Drop/Refund Deadline Memorial Day Observed - College closed Withdrawal deadline to receive grade W Final Exam
Rules and Comments Absolutely no food or drinks are allowed in the classrooms or laboratories. Final exam is comprehensive. Failing to take the final exam will result in grade F. It is the student s responsibility to withdraw from the course. Missing weekly assignment (lab assignment/chapter quiz) will count as an absence from class. Missing three assignments will count as 3 absences and may lead to automatic withdrawal from class. Cellular phones must be turned off or put on silent mode during the class periods. No make-up labs, Homework, or exams are permitted unless prior arrangement with the instructor has been made. If the student is absent or has missed any part of the class, then it is the student s responsibility to obtain the missed information from the instructor or other students. Disruptive Behavior: Any student engaging in disruptive behavior will be advised on the first offense and will be dropped from the course on the second offense. No surfing the net, checking e-mail, or chat room is permitted during the class/lab periods. The instructor has the right to dismiss the student from the class or course. Cheating is prohibited. Any student caught cheating, the instructor has the right to withdraw the student from the class and recommend expulsion from the program. Computer use is remotely monitored; any student using computers inappropriately may be subject to dismissal from class or banishment from the lab. Subsequent offense may be sent to the campus administration for further disciplinary action. Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities (West Campus SSB 102, ext. 1523). Online Student Assessment of Instruction As part of our continuing goal to provide the best possible instruction for Valencia College students, the student evaluation of instructor form is now available online. On a completely anonymous basis, you are invited to complete this online form. To do so, go into Atlas, click on My Courses then click on the box at the right that says Assessment Survey. You will be able to submit one assessment form per class. After that, the form will no longer be available to you.
Please set aside some time toward the end of the semester to complete the assessment. By doing so, you will assist the instructor is assessing the effectiveness of her teaching methods and techniques. Thank you for your feedback.