Read the syllabus completely and refer to it throughout the semester. If you have any questions about the syllabus, contact your instructor.
The syllabus is in accordion style with nine sections. To read the information inside each section, open the accordion by clicking on the arrow before the accordion title or use the tab and down arrow key if using the screen reader for accessibility.
| Course Title: | Network Security |
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| Course Number: | CIS 2640 |
| Credit Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lab Hours: | None |
| Prerequisite(s): | CIS 1104 and (CIS 1130 OR CIS 1141) |
| Course Description: | Intermediate computing and network security fundamentals. Topics include network vulnerabilities and attacks, network defenses, wireless network security, access control, network assessment and auditing, cryptography, and organizational security. Preparation will also be given for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam. |
| Required Text: |
Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601), 6th Edition ISBN10: 1260474313 | ISBN13: 9781260474312 By Wm. Arthur Conklin, Greg White, Chuck Cothren, Roger Davis and Dwayne Williams Publisher: McGraw Hill LLC |
| Instructor: | Fill in text here... |
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| Department: | Computer Science and Information Technology (CS/IT) |
| Sinclair Email: | Fill in text here. |
| Phone: | Fill in text here... |
| Office Location: | Fill in text here... |
| Office Hours (campus): | By appointment |
| Office Hours (online): | By appointment |
Network Infrastructure Protection
- Assess network vulnerabilities and attacks, identify hardware and software defenses needed to protect the infrastructure in both wired and wireless installations, and the strategies used to protect network infrastructure. (CO1)
Cryptography in Networks
- Use cryptography including the proper use of algorithms, digital certificates, public key cryptographic standards, key management, and cryptographic transport protocols to create secure networks. (CO2)
Network Access Control and Vulnerability Mitigation
- Control access to and mitigate vulnerabilities in wired and wireless networks. (CO3)
This course is structured into topics. Each topic contains a list at the top of the opening page of the readings, activities, assignments, and assessments you will complete.
| Unit | TOPICS | CHAPTERS | NETLAB | TASKS |
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| Unit 1 |
Topic 1 Introduction and Security Trends & General Security Concepts |
Chapter 1 Introduction and Security Trends Chapter 2 General Security Concepts Quiz | Topic 1 Start Research Project |
| Topic 2 Operational and Organizational Security & The Role of People in Security |
Chapter 3 Operational and Organizational Security Chapter 4 The Role of People in Security Quiz | Topic 2 NETLAB Lab | Topic 2 NETLAB #: Lab 1: Social Engineering Attacks |
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| Unit 2 |
Topic 3 Cryptography Principles & Applied Cryptography |
Chapter 5 Cryptography Chapter 6 Applied Cryptography Quiz | Topic 3 Research Project: Topic Due NETLAB Lab | Topic 3 NETLAB # Lab 14: Cryptography Concepts |
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Topic 4 Public Key Infrastructure & Physical Security Completion of this topic is the 25% Milestone. |
Chapter 7 Public Key Infrastructure Chapter 8 Physical Security Quiz | Topic 4 NETLAB Lab | Topic 4 NETLAB # Lab 21: PKI Management with Windows |
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| Unit 3 |
Topic 5 Network Fundamentals & Infrastructure Security |
Chapter 9 Network Fundamentals Chapter 10 Infrastructure Security Quiz | Topic 5 NETLAB Lab | Topic 5 NETLAB # 22 Capturing Network Traffic |
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Topic 6 Authentication and Remote Access & Wireless Security and Mobile Devices |
Chapter 11 Authentication and Remote Access Chapter 12 Wireless Security and Mobile Devices Quiz | Topic 6 NETLAB Lab | Topic 6 NETLAB # Lab 18: Wireless Networking Attack and Mitigation Techniques |
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| Unit 4 |
Topic 7 Intrusion Detection Systems and Network Security & System Hardening and Baselines
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Chapter 13 Intrusion Detection Systems and Network Security Chapter 14 System Hardening and Baselines Quiz | Topic 7 NETLAB Lab | Topic 7 NETLAB # Lab 8: Identifying and Analyzing Network/Host Intrusion Detection System (NIDS/HIDS) Alerts Research Project - Outline |
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Topic 9 Types of Attacks and Malicious Software & Security Tools and Techniques
Completion of this topic is the 50% Milestone |
Chapter 15 Types of Attacks and Malicious Software Chapter 16 Security Tools and Techniques Quiz | Topic 9 NETLAB Lab | Topic 9 NETLAB # Lab 5: Analyzing Types of Attacks and Mitigation Techniques |
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| Unit 5 |
Topic 10 Web Components, E-mail, and Instant Messaging & Cloud Computing
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Chapter 17 Web Components, E-mail, and Instant Messaging Chapter 18 Cloud Computing Quiz | Topic 10 NETLAB Lab | Topic 10 NETLAB # Lab 3: Analyzing Types of Web Application Attacks |
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Topic 11 Secure Software Development & Risk Management |
Chapter 19 Secure Software Development Chapter 20 Risk Management Quiz | Topic 11 |
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| Unit 6 |
Topic 12 Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Change Management & Incident Response |
Chapter 21 Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Change Management Chapter 22 Incident Response Quiz |Topic 12 NETLAB Lab | Topic 12 NETLAB # Lab 23: Incident Response Procedures |
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Topic 13 Computer Forensics & Legal Issues and Ethics Completion of this topic is the 75% Milestone. |
Chapter 23 Computer Forensics Chapter 24 Legal Issues and Ethics Quiz | Topic 13 NETLAB Lab | Topic 13 NETLAB # Lab 25: Using Autopsy for Forensics and Lost Data Recovery |
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| Topic 14 Privacy |
Chapter 25 Privacy Quiz | Topic 14 |
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| Unit - Research Paper and Presentation |
Research Paper Final Project Presentation |
Research Project: Paper Due Research Project: Presentation Due |
How are course materials, assessments, and outcomes all connected?
Visit the Course Alignment document. If you have questions, contact your instructor.
Where are the course materials coming from?
Unless otherwise cited, content in this course is from the Sinclair College Computer Science and Information Technology (CS/IT) Department.
All PowerPoints and accompanying PDF versions are used with the publisher's permission, McGraw Hill LLC.
Some learning activities are based on the work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Christensen, K. (2021, March 20). Interactives - CSSIA: NSF ATE Center. CSSIA: NSF ATE Center. https://www.cssia.org/interactives/.
Unless otherwise cited, all icons are from the Sinclair College eLearning Division, and all images are from Thinkstock or Dreamstime (Sinclair subscriptions).
| ASSIGNMENT | POINTS |
|---|---|
| Labs (10 at 50 points each) | 500 |
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Research Project:
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100 |
| Topic Quizzes (Thirteen at 10 points each) | 130 |
| Total Points | 730 |
| GRADING SCALE | POINTS |
|---|---|
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A (90-100%)
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657 - 730 |
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B (80-89%)
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584 - 656 |
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C (70-79%)
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511 - 583 |
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D (60-69%)
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438 - 510 |
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F (below 60%)
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0 - 437 |
How much time and work will this course take?
An eLearn course takes as much time as a face-to-face course and may take more. While more flexible than classroom courses, eLearn courses may require additional time reading lessons, as well as preparing for and completing assignments, tests, and quizzes. The estimated time commitment required outside of class in any college course is two to three times the number of credit hours. An eLearn course may require a total of three to four times the number of credit hours.
Since most communication in an eLearn course is completed via email and discussions, many of these courses require a significant amount of online communication and presence. Be sure to factor this into your schedule.
The Dos and Don'ts of Communication
As a general rule of thumb, you should plan on logging into the course at least three (3) days per week, and participating in discussions and activities. When you log in, make it a habit to:
- While you can send email messages from the eLearn email system to other students and faculty listed in your eLearn course address book, all emails sent from eLearn will be delivered to users’ Outlook accounts (@sinclair.edu email address). This means to read or respond to an email sent from eLearn, you must access your Outlook account.
- Check the course requirements and progress milestones to ensure you are on track.
- Contact your instructor if you are having difficulties with a concept in your course. Your instructor is available to help you with the course content. Instructor contact info is located at the top of the syllabus.
Student <—> Instructor/Student Communication
Remember that it's easy to misinterpret the meaning of a message when you can't see the person face-to-face. Consider these guidelines:
- Be sensitive and courteous to others when you communicate with them.
- Make your communications as clear as possible.
- Always respect others’ opinions, even when they differ from yours. Remember, we all come to the course with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- If you disagree with someone, express your differing opinion respectfully.
- Do not make personal or insulting remarks.
- Be open-minded and discerning. Strive to be a skeptic (a doubter) instead of a cynic (a disbeliever). Question yourself and others to find a solution or to search for the truth. We can learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives.
- Use cyberspace etiquette (netiquette); visit The Core Rules of Netiquette (excerpted from the book Netiquette by Virginia Shea) for guidelines.
If you have any questions or concerns about course communications, please get in touch with your instructor.
Instructor —> Student Communication
Your instructor must be in regular and substantive communication with you as you progress through the course. Expect the following guidelines to be practiced:
- Email Response Time: Your instructor will respond to your email questions typically within 24-48 hours from Monday - Friday, excluding weekends and holidays.
- Graded Assignments/Assessments: Your instructor will communicate with you regarding graded assignments, quizzes, and exams within one week of the due date.
- Discussion Boards: Your instructor will monitor the discussions. Discussions allow you and your classmates to exchange ideas and opinions. Feedback is provided when the discussion is graded within one week of the discussion closing. Your instructor will actively enter the discussion when posts or replies lack professional courtesy.
- Assistance: If you are having difficulties with a concept in your course, contact your instructor for assistance. You can contact your instructor via email or telephone. Additionally, most instructors also have office hours.
May I turn in assignments late?
Please understand this course has deadlines. All work must be completed within the term you are enrolled and by the specific deadline given. You will have weekly assignments.
For the most part, the course is organized by week, with assignments and quizzes due by the end of the week. For this course, a week is defined as starting at 12:01 am Monday and ending at 11:30 pm Sunday. Most of the assignments for this course must be submitted before the end of the week (11:30 pm Sunday); however, you must pay attention to the course schedule because occasional assignments have different due dates and times. Many students have found that it is best to try to complete their assignments before the deadline to allow time for the instructor or Help Desk to assist with any problems.
One of the most important roles of participants in the learning community is to be open to growing and to help others grow by naming any biases, oversights, or assumptions they observe. Students are encouraged to discuss any incidents of perceived bias or discrimination, conscious or otherwise, with the course instructor, the division chair, or the office of the Chief Diversity Officer at Sinclair Community College (SCC).
SCC is committed to providing equitable educational opportunities and a safe learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
A bias incident is any conduct, speech, or expression that demonstrates conscious or unconscious bias and targets individuals or groups that are part of a federally protected class (i.e., race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, or disability). Bias-based behavior can also be identified as when someone treats another person differently or makes an offensive comment because of their membership in a protected group, such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
What is Expected of All
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou
The work to recognize our own human biases opens the door to engaging with others on a whole new level. This work can only be done with conscious purpose, including awareness of ourselves and others, self-reflection, a willingness to listen and learn with humility, authenticity, and compassion, and a determination to take action once we "know better.”
To be successful, this work must be done within a context of mutual care, respect, and trust, with an assumption of innocent ignorance (unconscious bias) on the part of others but with an emphasis on the real impact of the behavior or comment. Gentle but firm persistence in this effort will lead to lasting and effective change.
What about privacy and accessibility on websites?
You may come across many websites or web-based applications linked within this course. Many websites will have a policy or statement regarding privacy and/or accessibility. For example, Sinclair's website has a Privacy Statement and a Web Accessibility Policy Statement. eLearn, the Learning Management System Sinclair uses for its courses, is owned and maintained by D2L/Brightspace. The D2L website has a Privacy Statement and an Accessibility Compliance statement.
If a website has such policies/statements, they are typically linked at the bottom of the website's homepage. If not noticeably present, you might find them by searching within the website. If you have any concerns about such policies/statements (or lack thereof) on an external website/web-based app linked in this course, please contact your instructor.
What about the accessibility of content within the course?
Sinclair Community College (SCC) prioritizes the accessibility of our course materials, content, and other components by following federal law and other applicable statutes.
SCC respects these guidelines when creating web-based content, documents, images, audio, video, and other course materials. Companies that provide educational content in SCC courses must also explain how their products or services meet accessibility standards.
When materials do not meet accessibility standards, SCC can sometimes edit or modify those products to improve accessibility. However, some materials are produced or regulated by local, state, or national agencies that grant professional certificates or accreditation. SCC cannot legally make changes to materials produced by these agencies, or the certification/accreditation will not be valid.
Due to specific regulations, some of the content in this course might not be accessible. Please see the Alternate Formats Available in eLearn Courses under Student eLearn News on your eLearn homepage to learn how to generate different formats for these materials. Also, please contact your course instructor ASAP, as they may be able to provide different formats as well. If you need accommodations for this course, contact Sinclair's Accessibility Services.
Sinclair Academic Policies:
Click the link below to view policies such as dropping a course, withdrawing from college, late registrations, change of schedule, administrative withdrawal, grades, student behavior guidelines, safety and security, and academic and other counseling. Understanding these policies is the responsibility of every student.
Sinclair College Policy Library
Here are some policies you may want to pay close attention to as a SinclairOnline student:
- Student Code of Conduct Handbook, which includes the Sinclair Academic Integrity Policy
- Financial Aid Policies, which include the Student Attendance policy
- Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy, which applies to educational, work, and service environments at Sinclair. For more information on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Sinclair, visit the Diversity Office website, which includes resources, events, workshops, and student organizations.
- An academic policy related to the Recording of Lectures and other Classroom Sessions.
- Student Religious Accommodation Policy: Ohio law requires each state institution of higher education to “adopt a policy that reasonably accommodates the sincerely held beliefs and practices of individual students with regard to all examinations or other academic requirements and absences for reasons of faith or religious or spiritual belief system.” Hence, a student shall be permitted to be absent for up to three (3) days each academic semester to take holidays for reasons of faith or religious or spiritual belief system. Instructors must provide students with alternative accommodations regarding examinations and other academic requirements missed due to an absence described under this Policy provided both of the following apply:
- The student’s sincerely held religious belief or practice severely affects the student's ability to take an examination or meet an academic requirement.
- Not later than fourteen (14) days after the first day of instruction in a particular course, the student provides the instructor with written notice of the specific dates for which the student requests alternative accommodations.
To view the full policy, please visit the Campus Ministry page or the Course Catalog. For more information about the Policy, students may contact the Associate Provost at 937-512-2522 or email Provost@sinclair.edu.
- Basic Needs Security: Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact Julie North, Coordinator of Student Support/Social Work at Julia.north@sinclair.edu.