COURSE NUMBER
CSC141–Computer Network Security+
Fundamentals - Certification
SEMESTER
Spring 2015
SECTION/CLASS
TIME/LOCATION
Section 1
Tuesday 6:00 – 9:55PM Room TC320
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Edward E. Boas, Jr., Professor
Email: eeboas@cecil.edu
Website: http://eeboas.cecil.edu
PHONE NO.
410-287-6060 x1476 or Alternative Number 410-885-2365
OFFICE HOURS
Posted Room TC320 x1476 and http://eeboas.cecil.edu
TEXTBOOKS
DAP141 Introduction to Network Security+
(CompTia Security+ Certification)
MATERIALS
You will be given additional materials in class as needed.
CREDIT HOURS
You will receive three (3) credits for successful completion
of this course.
PREREQUISITES
CIS101 Computer Concepts
CSC140 Introduction to Networking
(Or instructors prior permission)
Co requisites:CSC140 Introduction to Networking
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COURSE OVERVIEW
AND OUTCOMES
This course offers a comprehensive guide for anyone
wishing to take the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam.
It provides an introduction to the fundamentals of network
security, including compliance and operational security;
threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host
security; access control and identity management; and
cryptography. The course covers new topics in network
security as well, including psychological approaches to
social engineering attacks, Web application attacks,
penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing
security, and application programming development
security. Students will also engage in activities that link to
the Information Security Community Site.
SPECIFIC COURSE
OUTCOMES
Objectives – Outlines what will be covered in the chapter
After completing this course, you should:
Introduction to Security
Malware and Social Engineering Attacks
Application and Network Attacks
Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigating Attacks
Host, Application, and Data Security
Network Security
Administering a Secure Network
Wireless Network Security
Access Control Fundamentals
Authentication and Account Management
Basic Cryptography
Advanced Cryptography
Business Continuity
Risk Mitigation
ATTENDANCE
You will be expected to attend each class. If an emergency
occurs and you are unable to attend class, please contact the
instructor immediately.
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PROGRAMS
ASSESSMENT
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There will be hands on assignments in the lab with the
instructor present. All work will be turned into the instructor
for grading. All work must be turned in ON TIME! NO
LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED! All Students are
expected to do their own work unless assigned to a work
group by the instructor.
Weekly standards tests will be given in handout form and on
the computer. There will be short quizzes covering the
materials presented in class, from the book, and during
laboratory time with the instructor. Cheating will NOT be
tolerated! All work must be your work
Solutions – Includes answers to the Review Questions and
discussion of the Hands-on Projects and Case Projects at the
end of each chapter.
Key Terms- A list of key terms taken directly from the text
book
CASE PROBLEMS
AND PROJECT
BASED EXPERIENCE
Case Problems will be assigned and due dates for their
completion. A creative class problem solving activity will
be assigned for student review and completion. This activity
will be developed by the instructor and the class by the midpoint of the semester.
Technical Notes for Case and Hands-On Projects – Provides
instructor with a chart of the hardware and network
resources he or she will need to assign the end of chapter
projects
FINAL PROJECT
ACTIVITY AND
PROJECT
There will be a final project activity and exam taken by all
students. This will include the Case Problem and/or the
Project Based Experience assignment mentioned above. The
time and date will be announced in class and will be reviewed
by the instructor with the students.
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RESEARCH PAPER
The research must include the following:
a. Title page with name and necessary information to
identify the author and topic.
b. The first paragraph should explain the topic to the
novice technical reader and the importance of the
issue as a current trend in technology.
c. The second paragraph should present the current
literature findings of the subject. This is what the
industry and people are writing and evaluating about
the current trend.
d. The final paragraph should include YOUR summary,
conclusions, and recommendations. This is YOUR
suggestions and opinion on the issue since you are an
expert and YOU have done the research. You should
conclude you own suggestions or indications of how
this trend will affect the technology in the near
future.
The paper will be completed using Microsoft WORD. The
paper will be a minimum of FOUR pages and not less than
FOUR pages in length. A bibliography will be a minimum of
one ADDITIONAL page, with at least FIVE DIFFERENT
reference sources, for a minimum of FOUR total pages. This
will be printed and submitted to the instructor for review. You
may E-Mail the document to the instructor with approval. The
paper will be evaluated using the ‘C’ paper standards
published on the CCC Clab web page and is expected to have
no major spelling or grammatical errors. The paper should be
your OWN work and words!
GRADING
There will be a total of 1000 possible points in the course.
The point distribution for grades will be as follows:
A 90%-100%
B 80%-89%
C 70%-79%
D 60%-69%
F
0-59%
EXTRA CREDIT
With your instructor’s permission, you may be able to earn
extra credit by doing additional projects, papers or activities.
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COPYRIGHT POLICY
The software maintained on the computers in all classrooms
and labs is copyrighted material and licensed to CCC.
Unlawful copy of any program data and files is a violation of
the copyright law and is subject to the provisions of the
college’s academic dishonesty policy.
DISHONESTY
POLICY
Please review this link (Adobe required):
http://cecil.edu/course-schedule/catalog.pdf#page=192
OTHER
The instructor will be available for assistance or discussion
of your status with assignments at any time. Please feel free
to ask questions whenever possible. Office hours of the
instructor are available on the website http://eeboas.cecil.edu
and you can make an appointment as necessary via email
eeboas@gmail.com.
You should review the College Class offerings booklet for complete schedule details!
Course Outline
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7-8
9
10
11
Topics
Chapter
Readings
Introduction to Security
Chapter 1
Malware and Social Engineering Attacks
Chapter 2
Application and Network Attacks
Chapter 3
Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigating
Attacks
Host, Application, and Data Security
Chapter 4
Network Security
Chapter 6
Administering a Secure Network
Chapter 7
Wireless Network Security
Chapter 8
Access Control Fundamentals
Chapter 9
Authentication and Account Management
Chapter 10
Chapter 5
Exams
Book Review and
Online Post Test
Book Review and
Online Post Test
Book Review and
Online Post Test
Book Review and
Online Post Test
Book Review and
Online Post Test
Book Review and
Online Post Test
Book Review and
Online Post Test
Book Review and
Online Post Test
Book Review and
Online Post Test
Book Review and
Online Post Test
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Basic Cryptography
Chapter 11
Advanced Cryptography
Chapter 12
Business Continuity
Chapter 13
Risk Mitigation
Chapter 14
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Book Review and
Online Post Test
Book Review and
Online Post Test
Book Review and
Online Post Test
Final Exam and
Project