ITSY Y1 Information Technology Security Course Syllabus _ Page 1 COURSE SYLLABUS. Course Name INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

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1 Course Syllabus _ Page 1 COURSE SYLLABUS Course Name INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY Course Number Lecture - Lab - Credit NONE Prerequisite This syllabus has been reviewed and is current on the date indicated. Prepared By Date Leonardo Chavez _ 7/29/2016 Reviewed By Christina Hollis _ 7/29/2016 Division Director/Designee Date

2 Course Syllabus _ Page 2 I. Instructor Information Name: Leo Chavez Phone: Campus Office: Abilene Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday: 1:30PM 3:00PM Tuesday/Thursday: 1:30PM 4:30PM Department Chair/Director: Adrian Medrano leo.chavez@tstc.edu Advisement Hours: By Appointment Department Chair/Director Adrian.medrano@tstc.edu II. III. IV. Class Times, Location Online Content: Class Time: Friday 1:00PM 3:55PM Location: Abilene Campus, Room 110 Program Outcomes Graduates will gain skills in this course and build the foundation for a career in the computer network systems and administration field. Course Description & Introduction Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and protection from viruses. V. Learning Outcomes A. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines and other best practices B. Develop backup procedures to provide for data security C. Use network operating system features to implement network security D. Identify computer and network threats and vulnerabilities and methods to prevent their effects E. Use tools to enhance network security F. And use encryption techniques to protect network data VI. Assessment Methods & Grading Policy There are two types of weekly assessments and a validation. Quizzes containing various types of questions (Multiple Choice, Matching, Short Answer, Essay) used to reinforce course material. Graded on a scale. Labs containing various hands-on activities to reinforce course material and prepare for validation. Graded on a scale.

3 Course Syllabus _ Page 3 Validation: Validation consists of a hands-on lab done individually and without assistance, but in the presence of the instructor to assess the student s knowledge on course material. Graded on a scale. Grades earned in validation count as two weekly assessment grades. Extra Credit: Discussion questions generated from student research in current events within the IT field will be used for extra credit. A thoughtful question, answer or reply (ranked by other students) will score 5 points that may be used on any weekly assignment the student chooses. Extra credit cannot be used on validations. Grading Policy: The mean of all weekly assignment and validation grades will be the final average. If an assignment is late, 20 points will be deducted following the due date. Assignments submitted later than one week after the due date will not be accepted. Grades may be found, updated weekly, in the student gradebook at VII. VIII. IX. Textbook/Reference Materials The Basics of Hacking & Penetration Testing ISBN: See also: Additional Resources & Supplies Personal laptop with: An Intel Core-i Series/Amd A-series or better processor At least 100GB of free hard drive space At least 4GB memory. Class Participation Policy & Student Conduct Attendance during scheduled class time is mandatory. If the student is to miss a class period, he or she must inform the instructor, via , (leo.chavez@tstc.edu) that this will occur. If an is not received before the class period, 20 points may be deducted from all assignments given during that week. X. Safety Campus building occupants are required to evacuate buildings when a fire alarm activates. Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling outside. Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and building you may occupy while receiving instructions. The nearest exit door may not be the door you used when entering the building. Students requiring evacuation assistance should inform the instructor during the first week of class. In the event of evacuation, follow the faculty s or class instructor s instructions.

4 Course Syllabus _ Page 4 Do Not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the Fire Department, Campus/Local Police, or Fire Prevention Services. XI. Special Needs If you have a documented disability that will impact your work in this class, please contact the ADA Coordinator, so that appropriate arrangements for your accommodations can be made. The counselor on your campus can assist you in this process. In accordance with the federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the ADA Coordinator. For more information call (325) or amy.freeman@tstc.edu. XII. Week Course Schedule Week 1 NIST Guidelines Theory and Lab Activity Topics Week 2 Security Best Practices Week 3 Develop Backup Procedures Week 4 Using Backups as a Security Measure Week 5 Identify Computer Threats and Vulnerabilities Week 6 Identify Network Threats and Vulnerabilities Week 7 Prevent Effects of Network and Computer Vulnerabilities Week 8 Use Network Operating System Features to Implement Network Security Week 9 Use Tools to Enhance Network Security Week 10 Use Tools to Enhance Network Security Week 11 Use Tools to Enhance Network Security Week 12 Identify Encryption Techniques

5 Course Syllabus _ Page 5 Week 13 Use Encryption Techniques to Protect Network Data Week 14 Use Encryption Techniques to Protect Network Data Week 15 Finals Week Instructor CV Leonardo Chavez Education Name of Institution Degree Earned Date Earned Texas State Technical College Sweetwater Certifications Name of Certification Associates of Computer Network Systems Administration Date Earned December 5, 2008 Date Expires CompTIA Security+ March 5, 2008 N/A CompTIA A+ July 24, 2008 N/A Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician Palo Alto Accredited Configuration Engineer January 10, 2014 January 10, 2017 July 14, 2017 N/A Industry, Teaching or Training, and Other Experience Relevant To Course Description of Experience Related To Course Computer Technician with Circuit City, San Angelo TX Date Began Date Ended August 2004 July 2007

6 Course Syllabus _ Page 6 Helpdesk Technician with Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater TX Network Technician with Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater TX Network Technician with Arrow Ford, Abilene TX Instructor with Texas State Technical College, Abilene TX August 2007 September 2008 October 2008 June 2011 July 2011 April 2012 January 2012 Present XIII. Student Acknowledgement: This is to acknowledge that I have received a copy of the syllabus for the course ITSY 1342,, I understand that it is my responsibility to read and understand the syllabus and to abide by the guidelines presented therein. Student Printed Name Signature Date