WAKE TECHNICAL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NO: SEC 110
TITLE: Security Concepts
Lead
Instructor: (see Wake
Tech course schedules, class and section, for the actual
instructor) Office: Phone:
Office Hours: Posted on Blackboard Textbook(s):
You need the textbook and the LabConnect account. Whether you have a printed textbook, ebook or both is up to you. The three options are listed below. You need only one.
Option 1: Printed book and Lab Connect Title: Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals 4th Edition and Lab Connect Author: Mark Ciampa ISBN: 9781133301400
Publisher: Course Technology – Cengage Learning
Option 2: Ebook and Lab Connect Title: Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals 4th Edition ebook and Lab Connect Author: Mark Ciampa ISBN: 9781133802372
Publisher: Course Technology – Cengage Learning
Option 3: Printed book, Ebook and Lab Connect Title: Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals 4th Edition and Lab Connect Author: Mark Ciampa ISBN: 9781133427247
Publisher: Course Technology – Cengage Learning
Special Instructions: none
Other required
equipment: none
Credit Hours:
Three
(3) Semester Hours Pre-requisites:
none Co-requisites:
none
Course
Description: This course
introduces the concepts and issues related to securing information
systems and the development of policies to implement information
security controls. Topics include the historical view of networking
and security, security issues, trends, security resources, and the
role of policy, people, and processes in information security. Upon completion, students should be able to identify information security
risks, create an information security policy, and identify processes
to implement and enforce policy.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion, students will be able to (through completion
of
classwork and assignments):
Indentify what is meant by security threats
Differentiate between the following defenses against attacks: Layering, Limiting, Diversity, Obscurity and Simplicity
Differentiate between malware and social engineering. List examples of each type of attack.
Relate types of attacks and attackers.
Identify the concept of encryption
Recognize the uses of Firewalls, Proxies, and Intrusion Detection Systems, NAT, NAC, DMZs and VLANs
Summarize security protocols and standards such as WEP, WPA, WPA2
Comprehend authentication services for Kerberos, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS
Comprehend the four access control models: DAC, MAC, RBAC (role), RBAC (rule
Summarize cryptology and identify cryptographic algorithms for asymmetric, symmetric and hashing algorithms
Identify key exchange methods as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each method
Identify security policy and order the steps to create, maintain, implement and enforce the security policy.
The Core Values of Wake Technical Community College
Respect
Instructor and students will foster an environment that
is respectful of all.
Responsibility
Instructor and students will foster an environment that
promotes taking responsibility for one's actions and
obligations.
Critical Thinking
Instructor and students will strive to improve the
critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation.
Communication
Instructor and students will strive to ensure that both
written and oral communications are clearly understood.
Collaboration
Instructor and students will strive to develop
collaborative skills.
Grading Is As
Follows:
Exams
50
Exams must be taken on the assigned date; otherwise a grade of zero will be assigned. Any exception to this policy must be the result of a documented emergency or prior arrangement with the instructor. There will be no exceptions to this rule!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! All makeup exams must be taken prior to the scheduled exam date. This must be pre-arranged with the instructor. Last minute arrangements are not acceptable. Students must complete the online final exam and online midterm exam to pass the course. Failure to complete either one will result in a grade of ‘F’ for the course.
Labs/Projects
45
Assignments and labs are due on the assigned date. There will be no extensions, no exceptions. Only documented emergencies will be considered for extensions. In the remote chance that an extension is given, 25 points will be deducted for each day the project or assignment is late.
Attendance
5
Students will follow the official Wake Tech Attendance
Policy
Classroom Policies:
Students are responsible for all of the information presented in the Wake Technical Community College Student Handbook.
Please note that computers are to be used at all times for official course purposes. Use of computers for general web surfing, e-mailing, chat room discussions, social networking, and any other non-course related task is forbidden. Violation of this rule will result in a grade deduction and possible loss of computer privileges.
The college forbids the use of all audible electronic equipment during instructional time. Forbidden devices include but are not limited to: cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, and PDAs.
If you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented, handouts distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will not provide notes for missed classes.
Tentative Schedule
Note: This schedule is subject to some
changes/modifications per Instructor -- This
offered as only a study guide. The pace of
each class differs according to the
instructional needs of the students in the
class. Always consult with your instructor.
Note** A Final Project may be assigned in
lieu of a Final Exam.
Unit
Coursework
Textbook/Assignments
1
Chapter 1: Introduction to Security
Chapter 1 Test and Review Questions.
2
Chapter 2: Malware and Social Engineering Attacks
Chapter 2 Test and Review Questions.
3
Chapter 3: Application and Network Attacks
Chapter 3 Test and Review Questions.
4
Chapter 4: Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigating Attacks
Chapter 4 Test and Review Questions.
5
Chapter 5: Host, Application and Data Security
Chapter 5 Test and Review Questions.
6
Chapter 6: Network Security
Chapter 6 Test and Review Questions.
7
Chapter 7: Administering a Secure Network
Chapter 7 Test and Review Questions.
8
Mid-Term Exam - Chapters 1 - 7
Take the Mid-Term Exam Under Assignments
on Blackboard. Be sure to complete the exam
in the time allotted. Points are deducted for
going over time.
9
Chapter 8: Wireless Network Security
Chapter 8 Test and Review Questions.
10
Chapter 9: Access Control Fundamentals
Chapter 9 Test and Review Questions.
11
Chapter 10: Authentication and Account Management
Chapter 10 Test and Review Questions.
12
Chapter 11: Basic Cryptography
Chapter 11 Test and Review Questions.
13
Chapter 12: Advanced Cryptography
Chapter 12 Test and Review Questions.
14
Chapter 13: Business Continuity
Chapter 13 Test and Review Questions.
15
Chapter 14: Risk Mitigation
Chapter 14 Test and Review Questions.
16
Final Exam - Chapters 1 - 14
Take the Mid-Term Exam Under Assignments
on Blackboard. Be sure to complete the exam
in the time allotted. Points are deducted for
going over time.
Disability Support Services (DSS) is available for students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning disability. To determine eligibility, contact the office at 108-S Holding Hall or call
919-866-5500
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