Course Syllabus 2013
Course Title: ITSY 1442.151 – Network Security (4:3:2) CompTIA Security+ Cert track
Lecture: ARR, Hands-on Exercises, Lab ARR
Instructor: Mr. Dennis R. Robinson
Office location: ATC #119
Phone: 806-747-0576 ext. 4913 - Please leave a message if no answer.
E-mail: drobinson@southplainscollege.edu
OFFICE HOURS: M 10.30 AM – 12.00 PM, M 2.45 – 3.15 PM
I. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION:
A. Course Description: (4:3:2)
Introduction to Network Security: Security+ Certification - The course surveys
specific networking hardware, software, and data protection methods including
physical security, backup procedures, firewalls, and encryption.
B. Course Goal:
This is a “hands on” course. The goal is to build practical experience on the
conceptual knowledge acquired in previous courses. The assumption is that
students who enroll in this course desire practical “real-world” networking
experiences.
C. Course Objectives:
 Apply operating system solutions to configure a secure network for the
enterprise network environment
 Understand basic network configuration concepts to design and build
proactive network security within the enterprise-computing environment
 Demonstrate the basic concepts of network maintenance and fault tolerance
with contingency plans for server/workstation recovery in the event of a network
security breach.
D. Course Competencies:
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
F = below 60
E. Academic Integrity:
Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class. For further
explanation, please refer to page 22 of the General Catalog.
F. SCANS and Foundations Skills:
SCANS competencies incorporated within the structure and content of this
class include:
C1, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C12, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20
SCANS foundation skills incorporated within the scope of instruction and
performance of this class include:
F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, F16, F17
Please see attached SCANS COMPETENCIES AND FOUNDATION SKILLS
sheet.
II.
SPECIFIC COURSE/INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS:
A.
Text 1: Mark Ciampa; Security+ Guide to Network Security, 4th edition
Publisher: Thomson, Course Technology; ISBN-10: 1111640122
Lab Software: Lab Connections 2 bundle from Course Technology
Software: Windows 7, Office 2007 or 2010 Professional;
Internet: High speed internet connection at home
B.
Assignments – turned in as attachment by specified DUE DATE
C.
Grading Policy
The final grade will be calculated as follows:
20% - System Configuration Projects (Lab Connection 2.0)
25% - Assignments
10% - Participation
15% - Quizzes
25% - Major exams or 35% if No Cum Final
05% - Cumulative Final
100%
D.
Participation Policy:
Any student with more than missed tasks (ie exam, quiz, labs, or
assignments) for any reason will be dropped from the class.
If you miss any exam the final exam will be counted twice. It is advised that
the student does not want to count the final exam twice as it is the most
difficult exam.
It is the responsibility of each student to monitor his or her progress in the
course and to request conference time with the instructor if there are
questions or problems. Your questions and any discussions regarding the
course material are encouraged at all times.
EXAMS may consist of multiple choice, true/false, matching, and application
problems but are not limited to the aforementioned types of evaluation
E.
III.
Students are required to spend Virtual Lab time working on assigned labs in
Lab Connection 2.0
Accommodations:
Students with disabilities, including but not limited to physical, psychiatric or
learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should
notify the Special Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate
arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student
requesting accommodations must provide acceptable documentation of his/her
disability to the Coordinator of Special Services. For more information call 8853048 ext. 4654 or visit the Special Services Office in rooms 113C and 112, Reese
Center Building 1, Lubbock, TX.
IV.
Course Outline
Note: Listed is a tentative itinerary for class lectures, projects, and exams.
It may be necessary for the instructor to make changes or date adjustments
during the semester.
Due Date
August 31
September 1
1-2
8
8-9
15
15-16
22 Files Due
22-23
23-24
29
29-30
Oct 6
6-7
13 Files Due
13-14
14-15
20
20-21
27
27-28
Nov 3 Files
Due
3-4
4-5
10
10-11
17
17-18
25
25-26
Dec 1 Upload
1-2
2-3
8
9
Lectures, Projects and Exams
Practice Assignment: What is Information Technology Security?
Read Chapter 1 and Answer Review Questions, Outline Chapter
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Read Chapter 2 and Answer Review Questions, Outline Chapter
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Read Chapter 3 and Answer Review Question, Outline Chapter
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Read Chapter 4 and Answer Review Questions, Outline Chapter. Upload Files
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Exam 1
Read Chapter 5 and Answer Review Questions, Outline Chapter
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Read Chapter 6 and Answer Review Question, Outline Chapter
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Read Chapter 7 and Answer Review Questions, Outline Chapter. Upload Files
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Exam 2
Read Chapter 8, Review Questions & Chapter Outline Due
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Read Chapter 9 , Review Questions & Chapter Outline Due
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Read Chapter 10, Review Questions & Chapter Outline Due. Upload Files
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Exam 3
Read Chapter 11 , Review Questions & Chapter Outline Due
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Read Chapter 12, Review Questions & Chapter Outline Due
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Read Chapter 13, Review Questions & Chapter Outline Due
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Read Chapter 14, Review Questions & Chapter Outline Due. Upload Files
Do Lab Connect, Take Chapter Quiz
Exam 4
Cumulative Final Security+ Chapters 1 – 14 (Part 1)
Cumulative Final Security+ Chapters 1 – 14 (Part 2)