ITSY 1300: Spring 2013

El Paso Community College Curriculum Vita Richard R. Becker, Adjunct Faculty

Post Secondary Education:
Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems (MSCIS), University of Phoenix, June 11, 2000 Bachelors of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), University of Phoenix, September 2, 1997 Arizona Community College Teaching Certificate, State Board of Directors for Community Colleges of Arizona, November 2000

Teaching Experience:
El Paso Community College, Valle Verde campus (VV), 2009 present, Information Technology Volt Delta Resources, 2004 2008, proprietary computer system products, personal and personnel management, and business practices. Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), Paradise Valley Community College campus (PVCC), 2000 2007, Computer Information Science

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El Paso Community College Syllabus Part I Instructors Course Requirements

I. Course Title and Number ITSY 1300, Fundamentals of Information Security Instructor Information, CRN - 22112
Room A1711 January 22 through May 14, 2013 School holiday March 18-22, 2011 (Spring Break) School holiday March 29, 2013 (Good Friday) Final Tuesday, May 14, 2011 @1730 - 1930 1730 1850 Tuesday and Thursday

Instructors Name: Telephone Number: E-mail: Office Hours:

Richard R. Becker 915.831.6411 rbecker3@live.epcc.edu 1700 1730 Tuesday and Thursday Or by Appointment

II. Text and Materials Smith, R. E. (2013). Elementary Information Security. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. ISBN 978-1-4496-4820-6 (Available for purchase in the EPCC bookstores) III. Course Requirements Four exams will contribute 35% to the final grade. Six assignments and eight quizzes will contribute 25 % to the final grade. A comprehensive Final Exam will contribute 40% to the final grade. The final grade will be based on a percentage of total points (1,000) earned:
PERCENTAGE LETTER GRADE

90 - 100 80 - 89 70 - 79 60 - 69 0 - 59

A B C D F

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IV. Instructors Policies A. The instructor may provide the class (not individuals) with the opportunity for improving a grade. The timing and method of any extra credit is left to the sole discretion of the instructor. B. Make-up examinations will be given at a time agreed upon between the instructor and the student. Make-up exams will be allowed only if the student has a valid reason for missing the class session and arrangements were made prior to the Exam date. C. Late assignments will be charged a penalty of 20% for each week the assignments are late. D. Students will be dropped from this course with a grade of F for cheating. Cheating consists of submitting someone elses work under your name, obtaining information from someone other than the instructor during an exam, etc. E. Attendance Policy: Please read paragraphs titled Attending Class and Dropping from Courses found in the 2010-2011 College Catalog. In addition, the paragraph titled Attendance and Course Pursuit found in same catalog also addresses this issue. F. Cells phone will be turned off or switched to vibration at the start of each class. G. Children will not be allowed to remain in the classroom during class time. H. Each student will be expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct polices many be found in the Student Handbook and in the 2010-2011 College Catalog. I. EPCC offers services to persons with disabilities to promote success in classes. If you have a disability that may impact your course work, please go to the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) to request accommodations. Your needs will be discussed privately with the CSD counselor and then privately with me, your instructor. Disabilities covered include but are not limited to learning disabilities, hearing impairment, visual impairment, physical impairment, mental health, or a temporary impairment. The CSD office locations are Valle Verde rm. C-112 (831-2426), Transmountain rm. 1400 (831-5808), Northwest rm. M-54 (831-8815), and Mission del Paso rm. A-125 (831-7024).

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V.

CALENDAR *

Week # (week of)

Topic

Activities (Due by the first meeting of the following week)

1 01/21 2 01/28 3 02/04 4 02/11 5 02/18 6 02/25 7 03/04 8 03/11 03/18 9 03/25 10 04/1 11 04/08 12 04/15 13 04/22 14 04/29 15 05/06 16 05/14

Introductions Chapter 1 The Security Landscape Chapter 1 The Security Landscape Chapter 3 Controlling Files Chapter 3 Controlling Files Review Chapter 1 and 3 Chapter 4 Sharing Files Chapter 4 Sharing Files Chapter 6 Authenticating People Chapter 6 Authenticating People Review Chapter 4 and 6 Chapter 7 Encrypting Files Chapter 7 Encrypting Files Chapter 8 Secret and Public Keys No meetings all week (Spring Break) Chapter 8 Secret and Public Keys Review Chapter 7 and 8 Chapter 15 Internet Services and Email Chapter 15 Internet Services and Email Chapter 16 The World Wide Web Chapter 16 The World Wide Web Chapter 17 Governments and Secrecy Chapter 17 Governments and Secrecy Review Chapter 15, 16, and 17 Review - Final Final (1730 1930)

Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Exam 1 Assignment 1 Quiz 3 Quiz 4 Exam 2 Assignment 2

Quiz 5

Quiz 6 Assignment 3 Exam 3 Quiz 7 Assignment 4

Quiz 8 Assignment 5 Exam 4 Assignment 6 Final

* Subject to change.

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El Paso Community College Syllabus - Part II Official Course Description

SUBJECT AREA COURSE RUBRIC AND NUMBER COURSE TITLE COURSE CREDIT HOURS Information Technology Systems ITSY 1300 Fundamentals of Information Security 3 Credits 3 Lec : 1 Lab

I. Catalog Description
Provides and introduction to information security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality including vocabulary and terminology, ethics, the legal environment, and risk management. Addresses identification of exposures and vulnerabilities, and appropriate countermeasures. Discusses the importance of appropriate planning policies and controls. Prerequiste: ITSC 1301. (3:1).

II. Course Objectives

Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Identify the purpose and goals of network security. 3.2 B. Discuss the need for authentication and the many types of authentication devices. 1.7 C. Identify the major types of attacks and malicious codes that commonly affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of networks. D. Discuss the concepts and practices of remote access and implications of IEEE 802.1x. E. Discuss e-mail vulnerabilities and how to safeguard against them F. Discuss WEB security and the variety of mainstream web tools that are commonly exploited by attackers on the Internet. G. Explain the benefits offered by centralized enterprise directory services 4.1-4.3 H. Discuss the role of networking devices and how they work together. I. Discuss ways to protect an organizations data assets from corruption, theft, and catastrophic loss. J. Explain why network topologies are important to an organizations security policy. 1.6, 1.13 K. Explain what intrusion detection systems are and discuss intrusion detection products. 4.4 L. Discuss Operating System vulnerabilities and OS hardening practices. M. Discuss cryptography and the basic algorithms that are used. N. Explain the importance of physical security. O. Describe the process of disaster recovery planning and the process and procedures that an organization should employ. 1.9 P. Discuss the field of security forensics. Q. Discuss the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley law and controls on programming departments. 1.3

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III. Evaluation
4 EXAMS WILL CONTRIBUTE 35% TO THE FINAL GRADE. 6 ASSIGNMENTS WILL CONTRIBUTE 25% TO THE FINAL GRADE. A COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM WILL CONTRIBUTE 40% TO THE FINAL GRADE.

The final grade will be based on a percentage of total points earned: Percentage 90 100 80 89.99 70 79.99 60 69.99 0 59.99 Letter Grade A B C D F

IV.

Disability Statement (Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA])

EPCC offers a variety of services to persons with documented sensory, mental, physical, or temporary disabling conditions to promote success in classes. If you have a disability and believe you may need services, you are encouraged to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities to discuss your needs with a counselor. All discussions and documentation are kept confidential. Offices located: VV Rm C-112 (831-2426); TM Rm 1400 (831-5808); RG Rm B-201 (831-4198); NWC Rm M-54 (831-8815); and MDP Rm A-125 (831-7024).

V.

6 Drop Rule
Students who began attending Texas public institutions of higher education for the first time during the Fall 2007 semester or later are subject to a 6-Drop limit for all undergraduate classes. Developmental, ESL, Dual Credit and Early College High School classes are exempt from this rule. All students should consult with their instructor before dropping a class. Academic assistance is available. Students are encouraged to see Counseling Services if dropping because exemptions may apply. Refer to the EPCC catalog and website for additional information.