Semester/Year: Spring 2013

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1 CASPER COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS I CSEC 1510: Network Defense Principles Semester/Year: Spring 2013 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Class Time: TBD TBD AM Days: T- TH / MTWTH (TBD) Room: BU 307 Instructor s Name: Dana Ladd Office Hours (MST): M 1:00 PM 3:00 PM /4:00 PM 6:00 PM TU By Appointment Only W 1:00 PM 3:00 PM TH By Appointment Only F No Office Hours Office Phone: dladd@caspercollege.edu CSEC *1510 * Section 01 (Course Code 33545) Course Description: This course introduces students to the various methodologies used for attacking a network. Students are introduced to the concepts, principles and techniques, supplemented by hands- on exercises for attacking and disabling a network. These methodologies are presented within the context of properly securing the network. Students are provided with updated security resources that describe new vulnerabilities and innovative ways to protect networks by using the skills and tools of an ethical hacker. Statement of Prerequisites: This course requires successful completion of CSEC 1500 Network Security Fundamentals, equivalent transfer course from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience at instructor discretion. Course Goal: The primary goal of this course is to provide an in- depth structured knowledge base on how to effectively protect computer networks from intrusion and cyber- attacks. Course Objectives: Describe common network security threats and vulnerabilities Explain the need for and benefits of a defense in- depth strategy Describe the key technological building blocks for network defense Explain the fundamentals of security policy design and implementation Analyze network traffic signatures and identify suspicious events Explain the functions and underlying technologies for various intrusion detection and prevention systems Explain the legal and ethical implications of network intrusions Perform implementation, configuration and testing tasks associated with deploying and operating network defense technologies and systems. Casper College - 1- CSEC 1510 Student Syllabus I

2 Methodology: This is a lecture- lab based course using a variety of resources to introduce and reinforce concepts. Web Portal Resources In addition to the classroom setting, this class utilizes two websites, the Moodle website, which contains additional course reference information and links, including quizzes, exams, all resource materials referenced in this syllabus, and the Course Technology Cengage Learning website, which contains additional student materials that may be referenced from weekly assignments listed in Moodle. Each week is clearly identified for easy cross reference to the required assignments, reading and written, for any given week. Links to the Cengage site can be found in your textbook, and are also identified in Moodle when appropriate. There are no access codes required to access student information for either primary text or semester case study assignments. The link for the Cengage Learning website is at the top of the Moodle website; simply click on the OS text icon at the top of the Moodle course portal. The Moodle shell will be made available no later than the first day of class and is the student s primary source of assignment and schedule information. Any assignment due date changes and any class schedule changes will be identified in Moodle, as well as communicated via imail, i.e. Moodle s internal application. All course correspondence in electronic format will flow through imail to simplify student communications external to class. Ultimately, it is the student s responsibility to be aware of scheduled assignment due dates, using Moodle as your primary calendar for all course deliverables. End of Course Research Project There is an individual student research project for this class. Each student will complete an advanced study of any concept or subject material discussed in the text reading assignments, or in class discussion, due at the end of the semester. Students will research scholarly, peer- reviewed journals, contemporary articles, and web resource sites, relating current event activity and trends to their selected research topic specifically related to computer networking. Paper will be APA format, 5-8 pages of content, with an APA format Reference page following your content, and additional pages for illustrations, attached supporting material, as necessary, after the Reference page. Students should discuss their subject, relating it to text reading, and then expand into additional research beyond that which is discussed by the authors, describing a brief history of the subject area, current events and trends citing contemporary business articles. Students should explain the relationship between their research area and an area of criminal justice being discussed, as well as deployment considerations for new technologies or processes, as appropriate. Students should also search out information that addresses future trends in their subject area. Students can select any subject within the discipline of network defense, and it should be an area of interest to the student as it relates to their current or anticipated future work environment. Students should ensure that the dynamic relationship between society, ethics, information technologies, and the selected subject is linked to organizational and/or societal requirements for implementing appropriate cyber defense technologies and processes. Relate classroom discussions applicable to your selected topic to the dynamic relationship mentioned above. Library instruction time and resources will be provided during the semester to assist in the development and completion of student projects. There are five primary project deliverables, including: Casper College - 2- CSEC 1510 Student Syllabus I

3 1. Identification of potential project topic(s) due at the beginning of Week 3 (Deliverable 1). 2. A Library Research Workshop will be made available to the student during Week 5 and a brief description of your project will be due at the end of Week 5 as a Project Proposal (Deliverable 2). The Project Proposal should be submitted using the Research Project APA Template with a brief proposal paragraph describing your project topic as your first paragraph in Chapter 1: Introduction. 3. A preliminary outline, identifying key sub- sections of your Chapter 2: Literature Review of your project will be due during Week 10 (Deliverable 3), 4. A project draft due during Week 12 (Deliverable 4), and 5. A Final project version due during Week 15 (Deliverable 5). The completed project will be due during the last week of the semester, prior to final exam week. All five deliverable requirements are defined more comprehensively as resources online, one for each deliverable, within the Moodle shell for this course. The Research Project APA Template also has additional guidance and instructions for each section and each milestone deliverable. Follow the project deliverable guidelines as posted online, as well as additional tips and suggestions found within the Research Project APA Template. Deliverable dates in this Syllabus are subject to change, depending upon Library resources and unforeseen constraints. Moodle scheduled due dates will be the required deliverable due date. Please ensure you check Moodle weekly to identify assignment due date changes. Depending on research topic, such as developing a System Security Plan from industry best practices, as an example, an industry specific plan template may be more appropriate than an APA academic research template format. The instructor will guide the student in determining which writing template will best serve the student s research interests, and the student will be given the latitude to make the final decision as to project template to be used. Lab Hands- On Projects Course activities will be divided between lecture and hands- on project labs. Labs will be Internet- based activities exploring resources available to criminal justice professionals and specifically, computer forensics specialists. Individual lab projects will typically take minutes of web- based research each to complete and as such, all chapter hands- on project labs will typically be completed in a single lab setting. Completion of lab write- up may take additional time beyond scheduled in- class lab time, and can be completed outside the classroom using student computer of choice with MS Office 2010 software. Should students require additional lab time to complete web- based research lab research can be accomplished using a personal computer of choice connected to the Internet. Current Event Article Reviews There will be a maximum of four (4) Current Event Article Reviews, identified in Syllabus II, which is posted at the beginning of your Moodle portal for this course. Both this syllabus, Syllabus I, and the more detailed syllabus, Syllabus II, outlining chapter readings and assignments with due dates can also be found in the Moodle Resource area, along with the other Templates and lecture notes, as well as PPT presentations delivered during class lecture. The primary purpose of Article Reviews in this lecture- lab course offering will be to reinforce chapter reading material in preparation for in- class discussions during lecture periods. Students will contribute knowledge gained from periodical research related to chapter reading during lecture discussions to bring text material into real- world scenarios. Students should also be able to relate their current event article research directly to their research topic if they so choose, thus providing maximum learning value to both student research and class discussions. Casper College - 3- CSEC 1510 Student Syllabus I

4 Assignment Submissions All course assignments for each chapter and any exams for the course will be posted in Moodle. Course assignments may be adjusted during the semester, and any changes to assignment due dates or assignment content, including quizzes and tests, will be based on class consensus when possible and posted to Moodle. It is important that students check Moodle weekly for posted updates, and it is the student s responsibility to ensure they maintain awareness of any changes. When in doubt, ask. Unfortunately, your instructor is not perfect. It is anticipated that class schedule changes, resource conflicts, or changes in assignments and/or shifts in assignment due dates may not remain consistently communicated between imail and Moodle weekly scheduled activities and assignment posting due dates within Moodle itself. Please simply notify your instructor should you have questions or notice a discrepancy between in- class communicated changes, imail communicated changes, and activity scheduling posted in Moodle. Unless otherwise stated, Moodle assignment due dates rule as posted. Exam Submissions A Mid- Term exam will be given during the semester and will cover the chapters assigned up to that point as specified in the Casper College Semester Schedule. The Final Exam (given according to the college schedule for final exam week) will emphasize the last half of the semester. The Final Exam will follow the same format as the Mid- Term exam, unless otherwise communicated prior to Final Exam week. Both major Exams will be offered only in the classroom, utilizing traditional paper format, and will not require Moodle access. There will be no make- up exams offered, unless extenuating circumstances preclude class attendance that day. For those students with families, please plan accordingly to ensure you are available during exam times. Exceptions will be evaluated by the instructor and the instructor has final approval decision for make- ups. Casper College - 4- CSEC 1510 Student Syllabus I

5 Evaluation Criteria: Grades will be assigned on a total percentage basis for all course assignments AND Course Participation Activity (CPA) worksheet completion. All points for the class course assignments will be added and a percentage figured against total possible points within the following categories: 39% Hands- On Lab Projects 13 3% Each 6% Current Event Articles 4 Article 1.5% Each 25% Research Projects... Topic Identification 2%... Project Proposal 3%... Lit. Review Outline 4%... Initial Draft 7%... Completed Project 9% 20% Midterm and Final Exam 10% Midterm / 10% Final 10% Class Contribution* *An assessment of class attendance, cooperation with others, class participation, attitude, initiative, and the demonstrated ability to get your work in on time. The grading scale is as follows: A % B % C % D % F % Casper College - 5- CSEC 1510 Student Syllabus I

6 Required Text, Readings, and Materials:! Hands- On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense (2 nd Ed.). M. Simpson, K. Backman, & J. Corley. (2011). (ISBN: ).! Counter Hack Reloaded (2 nd Ed.). E. Skoudis & T. Liston. (2006). (ISBN: ). Class Policies: As a student you are expected to attend all classes for which you are registered and will be accountable for all class work during an absence. For distance learning sections, you are expected to be online at least twice weekly to post and discuss. Excessive absences or tardiness will result in a lowered grade or dismissal from the course, as absences will directly impact your ability to complete assignments requiring lecture and reading materials. In addition, you are expected to complete all reading assignments, complete all homework assignments/projects and take all scheduled exams. Reading assignments should be completed at home. Assignments should be completed and submitted in the order listed on the syllabus as all assignments relate to weekly and unit level text reading and class discussion comprehension, as well as timely Case Study analysis. Cell phones, pagers, music CDs, MP3 players, radios, etc. are PROHIBITED in the classroom during lecture periods. Students are welcome to use personal laptops with appropriate MS Office software for in- class labs, taking notes, and project research. However, personal and chats are prohibited during class period. Violations will result in immediate class drop. Students are expected to turn off cell phones or set them to vibrate during class time. If you need to take a call, you must leave the classroom to do so. Students not abiding by these rules will be asked to leave the classroom. An important objective of this class is to maximize each student s opportunity to learn. You are required to show respect to your instructor and fellow classmates be courteous and considerate of each other at all times. Disrespectful or disruptive behaviors will not be tolerated. Use of inappropriate behavior or language can result in dismissal from class. Last Date to Change to Audit Status or to Withdraw with a W Grade: April 12, Student Rights and Responsibilities: Please refer to the Casper College Student Conduct and Judicial Code for information concerning your rights and responsibilities as a Casper College Student. Chain of Command: If you have any problem with this class, you should first contact the instructor in order to solve the problem. If you are not satisfied with the solution offered by the instructor, you should then take your concern through the appropriate chain of command starting with the Department Head, the Dean, and lastly the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Academic Dishonesty : (Cheating & Plagiarism) Casper College demands intellectual honesty. Proven plagiarism or any form of dishonesty associated with the academic process can result in the offender failing the course in which the offense was committed or expulsion from school. See the Casper College Student Code of Conduct. Official Means of Communication: Casper College faculty and staff will employ the student's assigned Casper College account as a primary method of communication. Students are responsible to check their account regularly. Casper College - 6- CSEC 1510 Student Syllabus I

7 ADA Accommodations Policy: If you need academic accommodations because of a disability, please inform me as soon as possible. See me privately after class, or during my office hours. To request academic accommodations, students must first consult with the college s Disability Services Counselor located in the Gateway Building, Room 344, (307) , bheuer@caspercollege.edu. The Disability Services Counselor is responsible for reviewing documentation provided by students requesting accommodations, determining eligibility for accommodations, and helping students request and use appropriate accommodations. Casper College - 7- CSEC 1510 Student Syllabus I