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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
CS 82.58 | Title:
INTRO CYBERSEC |
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| Full Title:
Introduction to Information Systems Security |
| Last Reviewed:2/22/2021 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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An introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. It provides in-depth coverage of the current risks and threats to an organization's data, combined with a structured way of addressing the safeguarding of these critical electronic assets. Additionally, the course provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized security fields. It is also intended to serve the needs of individuals seeking to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association's (CompTIA) Security+ certification exam.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates; and Completion of CS 82.22A
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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An introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. It provides in-depth coverage of the current risks and threats to an organization's data, combined with a structured way of addressing the safeguarding of these critical electronic assets. Additionally, the course provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized security fields. It is also intended to serve the needs of individuals seeking to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association's (CompTIA) Security+ certification exam.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates; and Completion of CS 82.22A
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2021 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Demonstrate methods to protect computer systems against security vulnerabilities
2. Develop a Business Disaster Recovery Plan
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe why information security is essential in today's IT environment
2. Identify the goals of information security
3. Describe common security threats and their ramifications
4. Determine the factors involved in developing a secure information security strategy
5. Identify common attacks and describe how to safeguard against them
6. Describe communications, E-mail, Web, remote access, and wireless security issues
7. Evaluate various network devices and media and how best to secure them
8. Describe the basics of cryptography
9. Differentiate between physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity
10. Utilize network diagrams to implement wireless network security, access controls, and risk
mitigation
11. Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior and good work habits
Topics and Scope
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1. Introduction to Information Systems Security, Ethical Behavior, and Good Work Habits
2. Malware and Social Engineering Attacks
3. Application and Network Attacks
4. Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigating Attacks
5. Host, Application, and Data Security
6. Network Security
7. Administering a Secure Network
8. Wireless Network Security
9. Access Control Fundamentals
10. Authentication and Account Management
11. Basic Cryptography
12. Advanced Cryptography
13. Business Continuity
14. Risk Mitigation
Assignments:
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Reading assignments include:
1. Online research of security devices and deployment practices
2. Approximately 50 pages weekly from the textbook
Homework problems include:
1. Weekly online discussion thread participation
2. Hands-on exercises and class performances to demonstrate proficiency with topics
3. Online quizzes
4. Homework assignments may include assignments securing various system environments
Other assignments include:
1. Quizzes (9 -11) and skill demonstration exam
2. Classroom scenario-based exercises
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
5 - 10% |
| Weekly written online discussions | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
15 - 30% |
| Homework problems, assignments securing various system environments | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
20 - 30% |
| Skill demonstration exam | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
20 - 30% |
| Quizzes and skill demonstration exam | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
5 - 20% |
| Attendance and participation in scenario-based exercises | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-601. 8th ed. Chapple, Mike and Seidl, David. Wiley. 2021
CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals. 6th ed. Ciampa, Dr. Mark. Cengage Learning. 2017
CompTIA Security+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide: Exam SY0-601. 6th ed. Conklin, William. Arthur. McGraw-Hill Education. 2021
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