Franske CNT-2820 FA11 Schedule

Information Technology & Careers

Information Systems Security Fundamentals CNT-2820 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Fall 2011 (8/23/2011-12/15/2011) Meetings: T TH 3:30pm-5:20pm Location: B143

This schedule provides an outline of the topics expected to be covered in this course as well as the readings and assignments due each week. Topics and readings may change in which case you will be notified in class or by e-mail and the latest version of this document is always available from the course wiki. Please have all readings completed prior to the start of each class and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Unless otherwise noted online quizzes and exams are due at 11:59pm on the date indicated.

Session 1: August 23

Topics:

• Course Overview
• Introduction to Computer Security

Readings:

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Session 2: August 25

Topics:

• Challenges of Securing Information
• What Is Information Security?
• Who Are the Attackers?
• Attacks and Defenses
• Defenses Against Attacks

Readings:

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Security

Due:

Session 3: August 30

Topics:

• Course Project Overview
• Wiki page creation and editing

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Session 4: September 1

Topics:

• Attacks Using Malware
• Social Engineering Attacks

Readings:

• Chapter 2

Due:

• Chapter 1 Online Assessment

Session 5: September 6

Topics:

• Chapter 2 Lab

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 2 Online Assessment

Session 6: September 8

Topics:

• Application Attacks
• Network Attacks

Readings:

• Chapter 3

Due:

Session 7: September 13

Topics:

• Chapter 3 Lab

Readings:

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Session 8: September 15

Topics:

• Vulnerability Assessment
• Vulnerability Scanning vs. Penetration Testing
• Mitigating and Deterring Attacks

Readings:

• Chapter 4

Due:

• Chapter 3 Online Assessment

Session 9: September 20

Topics:

• Chapter 4 Lab

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 4 Online Assessment

Session 10: September 22

Topics:

• Securing the Host
• Application Security
• Securing Data

Readings:

• Chapter 5

Due:

Session 11: September 27

Topics:

• Chapter 5 Lab

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 5 Online Assessment

Session 12: September 29

Topics:

• Security Through Network Devices
• Security Through Network Technologies
• Security Through Network Design Elements

Readings:

• Chapter 6

Due:

Session 13: October 4

Topics:

• Guest Speaker

Readings:

Due:

Session 14: October 6

Topics:

• Chapter 6 Lab

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 6 Online Assessment

Session 15: October 11

Topics:

• Common Network Protocols
• Network Administration Principles
• Securing Network Applications

Readings:

• Chapter 7

Due:

Session 16: October 13

Topics:

• Chapter 7 Lab

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment

Session 17: October 18

Topics:

• Guest Speaker

Readings:

Due:

NO CLASS: October 20

• No IHCC classes, EdMN Conference

Session 18: October 25

Topics:

• Wireless Attacks
• Vulnerabilities of IEEE 802.11 Security
• Wireless Security Solutions

Readings:

• Chapter 8

Due:

Session 19: October 27

Topics:

• Chapter 8 Lab

Readings:

Due:

• Midterm Assessment

Session 20: November 1

Topics:

• What Is Access Control?
• Implementing Access Control
• Authentication Services

Readings:

• Chapter 9

Due:

• Chapter 8 Online Assessment

Session 21: November 3

Topics:

• Authentication Credentials
• Single Sign-On
• Account Management
• Trusted Operating Systems

Readings:

• Chapter 10

Due:

• Chapter 9 Online Assessment

Session 22: November 8

Topics:

• Chapter 10 Lab

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 10 Online Assessment

Session 23: November 10

Topics:

• Defining Cryptography
• Cryptographic Hash Algorithms
• Using Cryptography

Readings:

• Chapter 11

Due:

Session 24: November 15

Topics:

• Chapter 11 Lab

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 11 Online Assessment

Session 25: November 17

Topics:

• Digital Certificates
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Key Management
• Transport Encryption Algorithms

Readings:

• Chapter 12

Due:

Session 26: November 22

Topics:

• Chapter 12 Lab

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 12 Online Assessment

NO CLASS: November 24

• No IHCC Classes, Thanksgiving

Session 27: November 29

Topics:

• What Is Business Continuity?
• Disaster Recovery
• Environmental Controls
• Incident Response Procedures

Readings:

• Chapter 13

Due:

Session 28: December 1

Topics:

• Guest Speaker

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 13 Online Assessment

Session 29: December 6

Topics:

• Controlling Risk
• Reducing Risk Through Policies
• Awareness and Training

Readings:

• Chapter 14

Due:

Session 30: December 8

Topics:

• Security+ Study Session

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 14 Online Assessment

EXAM WEEK: December 12-15

Topics:

Readings:

Due:

• CNT Projects
• Online Final Exam (Due by 11:59pm 12/13)

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The instructor reserves the right to modify and adjust the schedule and assignments as needed during the course of this class. The most up to date version will always be available on the course website or from the instructor.