Computer Science Technology Houston Community College Intrusion Detection Course Syllabus Instructor Course Reference Number (CRN) WECM Course Description: Course Prerequisite(s) Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) (Lecture, Lab) if applicable Samir Saber Tel: 713-806-2884 Email: samir.saber@hccs.edu samirsaber@gmail.com 13843 Computer information systems security monitoring, intrusion detection, and crisis management. Includes alarm management, signature configuration, sensor configuration, and troubleshooting components. Emphasizes identifying, resolving, and documenting network crises and activating the response team. PREREQUISITE(S): ITSY 2300 FREQUENT REQUISITES: College level reading, math, and writing. 3 (2 Lecture, 4 Lab) Course Location/Times Spring Branch room 117 Wednesdays 6pm-10pm Total Course Contact Hours 96 Textbook Optional: The book that is officially listed for this course is: Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense, 2e Michael T. Simpson, Kent Backman, and James E. Corley. ISBN-13: 978-1-4354-8609- 6, ISBN-10: 1-4354-8609-9. Most of the material that we ll use for this course is from this book s Chapter 13 on Network Protection Systems. Optional: Cybersecurity: Managing Systems, Conducting Testing, and Investigating Intrusions. ISBN: 9781118697115. I will provide notes, review documents, third-party material (reports, white-papers), and jeopardy games. Instructional Methods Face-to-face Type of Instruction Lecture/Lab Course Length (number of weeks) 16 Computer Science Technology Department Page 1 of 5
Course Requirement, Policy, and Course Calendar Course Requirements and Expectations You are expected to read and study the course materials in a timely fashion You are expected to successfully work on labs in class Make-up tests are allowed only due to emergencies Participate and have fun Respect your peers No cheating allowed Make-up Exam Policy Academy Dishonesty Use of Personal Communication devices in class Instructor Grade Criteria No makeup test Academic dishonesty is not a substitute for a successful completion of this course in any manner. Your independent work is accepted and credited accordingly and you must not engage in an activity that will jeopardize this. Allowed only when no lecture or lab work is in session. Course Grading Midterm Exam 25% Final Exam 30% Projects 30% Attendance 15% Computer Science Technology Department Page 2 of 5
Course Calendar *Please note that the topics/reading assignments can & will change from the ones listed below* Session WK Topics Reading Assignments Aug 24 th Wk1 Chapter 1 Introduction to Intrusion Detection Course intro Student intros Chapter 1 notes August 31 st Wk2 Chapter 2 The current state of IT-security Chapter 2 notes Sept 7 th Wk3 Chapter 3 Anti-patterns and response to threats Sept 14 th Wk4 Chapter 4 Setup/Useful reconnaissance tools built into Linux Sept 21 st Wk5 Chapter 5 Protocol Analysis and Network Configuration in Linux Chapter 3 notes Chapter 4 notes Chapter 5 notes Sept 28 th Wk6 Chapter 6 Network Protection Systems Chapter 6 notes Oct 5 th Wk7 MIDTERM EXAM Chapters 1-6 notes Oct 12 th Wk8 Chapter 7 Cryptography Chapter 7 notes Oct 19 th Wk9 Chapter 8 Hacking a Wireless Network Chapter 8 notes Oct 26 th Wk10 Chapter 9 Hacking Web Servers Chapter 9 notes Nov 2 nd Wk11 Chapter 10 Embedded Operating Systems Chapter 10 notes Nov 9 th Wk12 Chapter 11 Programming for Security Pros Chapter 11 notes Nov 16 th Wk13 Chapter 12 Cisco IDS/IPS Chapter 12 notes Nov 23 rd Wk14 Intrusion Detection Project Presentations Day 1 (1 st group of 10) Nov 30 th Wk15 Intrusion Detection Project Presentations Day 2 (2 nd group of 10) Dec 6 th Wk16 FINAL EXAM Non-cumulative, material after Midterm Information on the projects: You will have a project due at the end of the course. You will pick a security tool or topic to talk about (related to intrusion detection) and demonstrate in class. A good start for ideas is sectools.org and this course s content (naturally). We will spend a good amount of time in class doing lab work and this experience will get you a feel for what is expected of you. There will be two days allocated for presentations (we have 20 students and we will use Nov 23 rd as a first group and Nov 30 th as a second group). As a deliverable I expect a PowerPoint presentation or a Word Document or a video recording. I will show you samples of previous presentations. The goal is to have all of your projects zipped up and I will share them so that you have something you can take with you. More on this later. Learning Objective, Students Learning Outcome, and Program Spec Computer Science Technology Department Page 3 of 5
Note: This section of the syllabus provides the general course learning objectives, the expected students learning outcome, the course scope in terms of the department program, and the instrument used to evaluate the course. If you have any question, contact the instructor or the department for answers. HCC Grading Scale Grade GPA Points A = 100-90 4 points per semester hour B = 89-80: 3 points per semester hour C = 79-70: 2 points per semester hour D = 69-60: 1 points per semester hour 59 and below = F IP (In Progress) W(Withdrawn) I (Incomplete) AUD (Audit) IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA. EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): Learning Objectives Student Assignments Student Assessment(s) At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. 1. 2. Install and manage a secure communication link between all sensors and the monitor 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Install and manage a secure communication link between all sensors and the monitor Refer to the Course Calendar Computer Science Technology Department Page 4 of 5
Install and manage a secure communication link between all sensors and the monitor Program/Discipline Requirements: Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Instructors will use syllabus that will satisfy CurricuUNET requirements and improve ongoing assessment of student-centered learning and teaching. 1. Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot personal computer operating systems 2. Install, configure and troubleshoot networking hardware, protocols and services 3. Manage and Maintain Network Infrastructure 4. Demonstrate knowledge in General Security Concepts, Communication Security, Infrastructure Security, and Unified Communications Install and manage a secure communication link between all sensors and the monitor HCC Policy Statement Access Student Services Policies on their Web site: http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/ Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies Access DE Policies on their Web site: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 http://de.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/studentservices/pdf/2015-hcc-de-student-handbook-(revised-5_28_15)_will.pdf Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that institutions have policies and procedures that protect students right with regard to sex/gender discrimination. Information regarding these rights are on the HCC website under Student-Antidiscrimination. Students who are pregnant and require accommodations should contact any of the ADA Counselors for assistance. It is important that every student understand and conforms to respectful behavior while at HCC. Sexual misconduct is not condoned and will be addressed promptly. Know your rights and how to avoid these difficult situations. Log in www.edurisksolutions.org. Sign in using your HCC student email account, then go to the button at the top right that says Login and enter your student number. Meningitis immunization Texas Senate Bill 1107 passed in May 2011, requires that new HCC students and former HCC students returning after an absence of at least one fall or spring semester who are under the age of 30 to present a physician-signed certificate showing that they have been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis. Since spring 2016, students have had to satisfy the requirement prior to enrollment. Computer Science Technology Department Page 5 of 5