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1 Cyber Security I - CoSci 411 Los Angeles Mission College - Spring 2018 Instructor: Javier Rios rios.javier@gmail.com communications will be will receive a response within 24 hours. Advisory: Students should have already taken MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS II Netiquette Policy : Please review the policy to avoid any misunderstandings. About this course: An introduction to the theory and practice of information security. The topics covered include Windows basics, Windows networking, accounts basics, threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits, routes, domain name servers, work groups, domains, servers, access control, authentication and basic cryptography and design of system defensive strategies Course Book: Security and Infrastructure Stanek, William R The Art of Exploitation Erickson, Jon 2008 The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing Engebretson, Patrick 2013 COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Recognize basic computer components, the Windows operating system components and secure configuration. 2. Recognize basic networking concepts, Windows networking and Wireless Configuration. 3. Recognize user and groups account fundamentals, basic access controls, User Account Control and issues associated with the administrator Account. 4. Recognize threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, elements of risk, countermeasures to risk, and cyber attacker motivations. 5. Acquire a basic understanding of authentication and cryptography. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: SLO 1: Synthesize the theory and practice of information security in a practical situation. SLO 2: Analyze and apply topics in cyber security relating to computer platforms and web browsers. GRADE EVALUATION: Your grade is determined as follows: Grade Percentage is as follows: Labs 30% A % Quizzes 10% B 80-89% Assignments 20% C 70-79% Final Exam 40% D 60-69% F 59% & below

2 Due Dates: All course work must be in before the due date posted. Begin course work as soon as possible as technical problems can and will arise. Please notify me in via before the assignment due date if you have any technical issues while completing your work. Discussions: Class discussions are a part of student participation. The discussion revolves around key concepts in the course. Discussions are graded based on the quality not quantity of the post. Students may contribute to other student posts to improve their score. A quality post includes a complete response to the prompt provided. A quality post will contain more than a yes or no response. The post adds value to the discussion and provides additional material such as a link, article or link to a video that adds value to the post. Labs: (7 labs) Labs are designed to give the student hands on experience with key concepts and technologies related to the course. It is recommended that you work on a lab as soon as possible. Labs do not always go as planned so make the best use of your time. Work with other students as needed to complete the labs. Use the Lab Discussion section to collaborate or post any questions you may have. If you encounter problems with completing the labs, you must let the instructor know as soon as possible. Lab discussions are not graded. E- mail is the recommended form of communication. Labs will be graded by the instructor, expect to see a grade for a Lab within 48hrs in Canvas. Date Due Sun Apr 15, 2018 Sun Apr 22, 2018 Sun Apr 29, 2018 Sun May 6, 2018 Sun May 13, 2018 Sun May 20, 2018 Sun May 27, 2018 Title LAB 1 - Download and install 7-Zip, winmd5, Oracle Virtual Box, and Import Win7 VM LAB 2 - Windows Security Basics Lab 3 - Windows Security Policy Lab 4 - Users and Audit Policy Lab 5 - Windows Updates Lab 6 - Roles, Features, Remote Desktop, and Potentially Harmful Files Lab 7 - Password Policy Quizzes: (7 quizzes) Quizzes are scheduled on a weekly basis to check your understanding of the material and will help you understand what is important in this course. You may attempt a Quiz up to 10 times. Only the highest grade is recorded. Quizzes are instantly graded online, and scores are shown in Canvas. Due Date Title

3 Sun Apr 15, 2018 Sun Apr 22, 2018 Sun Apr 29, 2018 Sun May 6, 2018 Sun May 13, 2018 Sun May 20, 2018 Sun May 27, 2018 Syllabus Quiz Ch1 and Ch2 Review Quiz Ch3 and Ch4 Review Questions Ch5 and Ch6 Review Questions Ch7 and Ch8 Review Questions Ch9 and Ch10 Review Questions Ch11 and Ch12 Review Questions Assignments: (14 assignments) Assignments are designed to help you practice skills related to this course. All assignments are self-grading and provide feedback to help you successfully complete them. Follow the instructions step by step. Upload your completed assignments to receive full credit. Date Due Sun Apr 15, 2018 Sun Apr 22, 2018 Sun Apr 29, 2018 Sun May 6, 2018 Title Introductions - Discussion Learn to Use Packet Tracer Creating a Cyber World - Packet Tracer Add Computers to an Existing Network Communicating in a Cyber World Connecting to a Web Server Exploring File and Data Encryption Connect to a Wireless Router and Configure Basic Settings Using File and Data Integrity Checks Sun May 13, 2018 Configure Basic Wireless Security Configuring VPN Transport Mode Sun May 20, 2018 Configure DHCP on a Wireless Router Configuring VPN Tunnel Mode Sun May 27, 2018 Configure Wireless Security Important and Useful Information Student Services

4 To find a comprehensive list of services visit Student ID Visit the mycollege.laccd.edu to login to your student.laccd.edu account. Important announcements from the LACCD, LAMC, and your Instructor will be sent to this . It is your responsibility to check this , by logging on to it regularly. If necessary, ensure that the s from here are being forward. Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) If you are a student with a disability and require classroom accommodations, please see me to discuss arrangements. The sooner I am aware that you are eligible for accommodations, the quicker I will be able to provide them. If you have not done so already, you may also wish to contact the DSP&S Office in Instruction Building 1018 (phone # /TTD ) and bring a letter stating the accommodations that are needed. Students requesting academic accommodations should use the following procedure: Step 1: Obtain documentation of your disability from a licensed professional. You may contact DSPS to request a Disability Verification Form. Step 2: Make an appointment to meet with a DSPS Specialist to review your documentation and discuss reasonable accommodations. To schedule a meeting, please call DSPS at (818) Step 3: Bring your disability documentation to your DSPS appointment. The DSPS office is located in room 1018 of the Instructional Building. Step 4: Each semester, reach written accommodation agreement with the DSPS Specialist and

5 your instructor. To be most effective, students should complete this process by the end of the 3rd week of the semester. Tests with required accommodations must be taken at the DSPS office. Attendance If the student is inactive for more than a week (if 8-week session) or two weeks (if 16 week session), the instructor may exclude the student from the class. For materials covered in the class, refer to the schedule on Canvas. Lectures notes may be available in Canvas, check their first. Incomplete Policy A student who has successfully completed more than 80% of the entire semester course work at end of semester and has communicated with the instructor with a justifiable explanation may be considered for an incomplete grade. Reminder If you stop attending a class (or wish to drop a class), please drop the class yourself on or before May 6, Drop classes with a W, before May 6. Failure to drop the class in a timely manner will result in letter grade of (A, B, C, D or F). Academic Integrity Plagiarism All students must comply with the policies that regulate all forms of academic dishonesty, or academic misconduct, including plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabrication, deception, cheating, and sabotage. Student Conduct Please make yourself familiar with:

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