SYLLABUS Course title and number: CISK 445 Network Security Term: Fall 2014 Meeting times: MW 5:30 pm 6:45 pm Meeting location: FH 308 Instructor: Marco A. Villarreal Telephone: 254-519-5475 (Office), 210-446-7171 (Cell) Office location: FH 3.323P Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All other times by appointments only Department: College of Business/CIS Department, FH 3.323 Department Phone: 254-519-5437 Department Email: cobainfo@tamuct.edu Department Fax: 254-501-5825 Email: Use Blackboard First drmvillarreal@tamuct.edu Class Website: Blackboard https://tamuct.blackboard.com. For questions and technical support on using Blackboard, please contact the Blackboard help desk at: (254)519-5466 or (979)845-8300. Student-instructor interaction: My preference is to have contact with students via Blackboard first, then e-mail. Urgent or complicated issues, feel free to call me or come by my office. (Try to avoid texting, if possible) UNILERT Emergency Warning System for Texas A&M University Central Texas UNILERT is an emergency notification service that gives Texas A&M University-Central Texas the ability to communicate health and safety emergency information quickly via email, text message, and social media. All students are automatically enrolled in UNILERT through their myct email account. Connect at www.tamuct.edu/unilert to change where you receive your alerts or to opt out. By staying enrolled in UNILERT, university officials can quickly pass on safety-related information, regardless of your location. 1.0 Course Overview and Description: COURSE INFORMATION This course will expect students to develop specialized knowledge in networking areas, present lectures on the topic and develop a lab on the topic. The course will provide approaches, techniques, and best practices for designing modern network data systems. 1
This course combines a network administrator and management-level survey of automated systems security issues. NOTE This is a moderately easy course that covers a wide range of important and interesting material. It should be a fun and educational experience. Because this is an online course, rules are strictly followed to reduce confusion Please read this syllabus carefully. In this class I am specifically interested and will grade directly on the following qualities of your work: 1) It is on time? 2) Have you followed to the smallest detail the assignment and done it completely including turning it in correctly? (BB keeps a wonderful record of late assignments) 3) Do you have a good understanding of the material? The reason for this focus is that these are key qualities that an employer often looks at when deciding if you will continue employment. It is also a quality expected of a student of higher learning. 2.0 Course Objective: To develop an understanding of current network topics as they relate to networks and computers. 2.1 Student Learning Outcomes: a. Define fundamental automated systems and network issues with related terminology and concepts. b. Introduce literature relating to computer network security, including periodicals, electronic publications, and the course textbook as reference sources for evaluating threats and possible solutions. c. Present technology overviews to an audience of technologists. d. Analyze legal and ethical issues involved with implementing particular network solutions. 3.0 Required Reading and Textbook(s): CompTIA Security+ Deluxe Study Guide Recommended Courseware: Exam SY0-301 Emmett Dulaney: ISBN: 978-1-118-01474-5 Note: A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a university-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. COURSE REQUIREMENTS 2
4.0 Course Requirements: Students are required to successfully complete 2 exams, 14 quizzes, 4 discussion topics, a paper proposal, a research paper, and one or more administrative tasks. Exams Each of the 2 exams are multiple choice and possibly short answer questions and will only cover the material in the last chapters covered since the last exam. Students have one attempt to complete the exam in 50 minutes. Homework For each of the 15 chapters, the student will submit a chapter summary (5 ) and (5) five self-created multiple choice questions with the answer key to the questions (1 point each). Discussion Students are required to participate in each of the 4-discussion question that are posted in the blackboard discussion sections. You must discuss each topic and respond to at least one other student s discussion. Responses like I agree with Johnny are not acceptable. If you wish to agree with Johnny you must state why you agree and add at least one point to that discussion thread. Each discussion post will be graded on content (answering the question), spelling and grammar, and originality. Discussion questions must be a minimum of 250 words in length, and must have at least 3 paragraphs. Paper A one-page proposal, describing the topic is required. A proposal is the introduction to the paper. It explains, not only what the paper will be about, but explains why this is a challenge that should be addressed. The proposal must include, at the bottom, a list of at least four (4) found peer-reviewed journal article citation. Students will submit the proposal through blackboard and must be approved before submitting their paper. After having the proposal approved, write a term paper expanding on one of the book chapters topics. For this paper, the first step is to select an area of research interest that is presented in the book and has ample research support literature. Once the proposal is approved, use the following as a basic outline for your paper. No two students can have the same topic. Topic assignment is on a first presented, first assigned basis. The term paper should follow the outline of: Cover Page 3
Abstract Page I. Introduction / Background II. Body of the Paper III. Summary / Conclusion References Papers less than 2,000 words will receive a 0 and will not be evaluated. Submitting a paper without an approved proposal will receive a 0. Papers are completed on time to receive full, but students may correct their paper and resubmit. A rubric for grading the paper is attached. Papers are required to have at least 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, and to cite these articles in their paper. References and citations must be in APA style. Do not use the class text or Wikipedia as a reference under any circumstances, otherwise a 5 point penalty for each citation. URL only references will also receive a 5 point penalty for each citation. Task There is an introductory task that students are required to complete tasks worth 10 each. Introduction: Write a short biography and to explain what they hope to get from this class for example: My name is Marco Villarreal, and I am an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems, TAMU-Central Texas in Killeen. I obtained the Ph.D. from the University of Texas Pan American with research into the alignment of the CIO s and CEO s strategies under the guidance of Dr. Teofilo Ozuna. I have more than 15 years of teaching experience in the CIS area. I recently pass my SAP certification. Currently, I am conducting research into global business systems in various industry specific niches. (Include a head and shoulder photo of yourself professional style, not a selfie) Update your Blackboard profile and include a photo avatar (could be a selfie style if you like). 5.0 Grading Criteria: Required Activity Quantity Points Total Exams 2 100 200 Homework 15 10 150 Discussions 4 75 300 Proposal 1 40 40 Paper 1 300 300 4
Introduction 1 10 10 Total 1,000 Point Range Letter Grade 1,000-900 A 899-800 B 799-700 C 699-600 D 599-0 F 6.0 Complete Course Calendar: COURSE OUTLINE AND CALENDAR Important Dates Day Date Month Comment Monday 25 August First Day of classes Monday 01 September Labor Day Holiday No Classes Wednesday 10 September Last day to drop courses with no record Monday 22 September 2 nd installment Plan Payment due Friday 31 October Last day to drop with a Q or W Thu Fri 27 28 November Thanksgiving Holiday No Classes Thu Fri 05 December Study Days No classes or Exams Friday 12 December Fall semester ends Tentative Schedule Week Week of: Readings Chapter Topics 1 8/25 Read the Syllabus Chapter 01 - Measuring and Weighing Risk Personal Introduction - Blackboard Ch1 Homework 2 9/1 Chapter 02 - Infrastructure and Connectivity 9/1 Labor Day - No Classes Discussion Question 1 Ch2 Homework 3 9/8 Chapter 03 - Protecting Networks Paper Proposal Due Ch3 Homework 4 9/15 Chapter 04 - Threats and Vulnerabilities 5 9/22 Chapter 05 - Access Control and Identity Management 6 9/29 Chapter 06 - Educating and Protecting the User Ch4 Homework Ch5 Homework Discussion Question 2 Ch6 Homework 5
7 10/6 Chapter 07 - Operating System and Application Security Ch7 Homework 8 10/13 Paper Exam 9 10/20 Chapter 08 - Cryptography Basics Ch8 Homework 10 10/27 Chapter 09 - Cryptography Implementation 11 11/3 Chapter 10 - Physical and Hardware- Based Security 12 11/10 Chapter 11 - Security and Vulnerability in the Network 13 11/17 Chapter 12 - Wireless Networking Security 14 11/24 Chapter 13 - Disaster Recovery and Incident Response 15 12/1 Chapter 14 - Security-Related Policies and Procedures Discussion Question 3 Ch9 Homework Ch10 Homework Paper Revision, if desired. Ch11 Homework Ch12 Homework Discussion Question 4 Ch13 Homework Thur.-Fri. 27-28 Thanksgiving Holiday No Classes Ch14 Homework 12/5 Study days No Classes 16 12/8 Chapter 15 - Security Administration Ch15 Homework Exam Semester Ends 12/12 *This syllabus and schedule are subject to change. 7.0 Drop Policy COURSE AND UNIVERSITY POCEDURES AND POLICIES If you discover that you need to drop this class, you must go to the Records Office and ask for the necessary paperwork. Professors cannot drop students; this is always the responsibility of the student. The record s office will provide a deadline for which the form must be returned, completed and signed. Once you return the signed form to the records office and wait 24 hours, you must go into Duck Trax and confirm that you are no longer enrolled. Should you still be enrolled, FOLLOW-UP with the records office immediately? You are to attend class until the procedure is complete to avoid penalty for absence. Should you miss the deadline or fail to follow the procedure, you will receive an F in the course. 8.0 Academic Integrity Texas A&M University - Central Texas expects all students to maintain high standards of honor in personal and scholarly conduct. Any deviation from this expectation may result 6
in a minimum of a failing grade for the assignment and potentially a failing grade for the course. All academic dishonesty concerns will be reported to the university's Office of Student Conduct. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism and improper citation of sources, using another student's work, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials. When in doubt on collaboration, citation, or any issue, please contact me before taking a course of action. More information can be found at: http://www.tamuct.edu/departments/studentconduct/academicintegrity.php 9.0 Disability Support Services At Texas A&M University Central Texas, we value an inclusive learning environment where every student has an equal chance to succeed and has the right to an education that is barrier-free. The Office of Disability Support and Access is responsible for ensuring that students with a disability enjoy equal access to the University's programs, services and activities. Some aspects of this course or the way the course is taught may present barriers to learning due to a disability. If you feel this is the case, please contact Disability Support and Access at (254) 501-5831 in Warrior Hall, Ste. 212. For more information, please visit their website www.tamuct.edu/departments/disabilitysupport. Any information you provide is private and confidential and will be treated as such. 10.0 Tutoring Tutoring is available to all TAMUCT students, both on-campus and online. Subjects tutored include Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, and Writing. Tutors are available at the Tutoring Center in Warrior Hall, Room 111. Visit www.ct.tamuct.edu/academicsupport and click "Tutoring Support" for tutor schedules and contact info. If you have questions, need to schedule a tutoring session, or if you're interested in becoming a tutor, contact Academic Support Programs at 254-501-5830 or by emailing tutoring@tamuct.edu. Chat live with a tutor 24/7 for almost any subject on your computer! Tutor.com is an online tutoring platform that enables TAMU-CT students to log-in and receive FREE online tutoring and writing support. This tool provides tutoring in Mathematics, Writing, Career Writing, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Spanish, Calculus, and Statistics. To access Tutor.com, log into your Blackboard account and click "Online Tutoring." Read the introduction to each chapter ( Objectives ), read the summary, read the chapter, then answer the review questions, study the vocabulary words, go to the web site and take some of the quizzes, and ask questions in class. 11.0 Library Services Library distance education services aims to make available quality assistance to A&M- Central Texas students seeking information sources remotely by providing digital reference, online information literacy tutorials, and digital research materials. Much of the A&M-CT collection is available instantly from home. This includes over half of the 7
library's book collection, as well as approximately 25,000 electronic journals and 200 online databases. Library Distance Education Services are outlined and accessed at: http://www.ct.tamus.edu/departments/library/deservices.php Information literacy focuses on research skills which prepare individuals to live and work in an information-centered society. Librarians will work with students in the development of critical reasoning, ethical use of information, and the appropriate use of secondary research techniques. Help may include, yet is not limited to: exploration of information resources such as library collections and services, identification of subject databases and scholarly journals, and execution of effective search strategies. Library Resources are outlined and accessed at. http://www.tamuct.edu/library 12.0 Any Instructor Policies Related to Absence, Grading, ETC 1. Instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus during the course of the semester for the benefit of the students. 2. Instructor reserves the right to supplement the material presented in the text with addition material that may benefit the students by either providing additional information or a different point of view. 3. Instructor expects that the students will act in a curious and professional manner in all interactions with other students and the instructor. 4. Instructor reserves the right to modify grading rubrics. Changes to grading rubrics are only made to current and possibly future assignments. 5. Instructor will not accept assignments after the last day of classes. 8
Paper Grading Rubric Criteria Points Met Criteria Partially Met Criteria Did Not meet Criteria Orig Rev APA format 50 In APA Single column format with double spacing = 50-40 Missing some APA format = 39-25 Not in APA format = 24-0 Body of the Paper Citations and References Spelling & Grammar 100 Description of the topic is clear and well organized = 100-80 point 100 Peer reviewed journals, APA format citations and references, no URLs = 100-80 20 Active voice used, no spelling and no grammar problems. Writing Style 30 Writing is clear and academic. No first person, no contractions, no informal language = 30 Total Points 300 Description of the topic is not so clear and can use some organization = 79-50 Peer reviewed journals, but not APA format citations and references = 50 Less than ten spelling or grammar issues (including use of passive voice) = 10 Less than three uses of informal language = 15 Description of the topic is not clear at all and is poorly organized = 49-0 Not peer reviewed journals, or no citations, or URLs used as references, or other problem = 0 More than ten spelling or grammar issues (including use of passive voice) = 0 Use of first person or more than three uses of informal language = 0 9