M&IS 34045 Fall 2006 Kotulic
MIS 34045-001 [TTH] FALL'06
> SMALL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY <br> TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE
> SMALL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY <br> TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE
Class Schedule: 2:15-3:30 PM [TTH] BSA 106
* * * * 08/29/06 ORIGINAL * * *
Instructor: Dr. Andrew G. Kotulic
> Office: BSA A-408<br> Telephone: 330.672.1229 (Office)
> e-mail: <a href="mailto:akotulic@kent.edu">akotulic@kent.edu<a>
> Office: BSA A-408<br> Telephone: 330.672.1229 (Office)
> e-mail: <a href="mailto:akotulic@kent.edu">akotulic@kent.edu<a>
ALL CLASS RELATED MATERIALS WILL BE POSTED ON WEBCT-VISTA.
Please refer to handout WebCT 8/27/06
Please refer to handout WebCT 8/27/06
Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 1:00 PM-2:00 PM; Tues & Thurs 5:15-6:00 PM; Wed 2:00-3:30 PM
OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT
> <u>Textbook<u>: M. Whitman and H. Mattord. Principles of Information Security, 2nd Edition (Course Technology, 2005) ISBN: 0-619-21625-5.
Course Objectives
> After completing the course, students should be able to: <br> Identify and prioritize information assets
> Identify and prioritize threats to information assets <br> Define an information security strategy and architecture.
> Plan for and respond to intruders in an information system <br> Describe legal and public relations implications of security and privacy issues
> Present a disaster recovery plan for recovery of information assets after an incident. <b>
> After completing the course, students should be able to: <br> Identify and prioritize information assets
> Identify and prioritize threats to information assets <br> Define an information security strategy and architecture.
> Plan for and respond to intruders in an information system <br> Describe legal and public relations implications of security and privacy issues
> Present a disaster recovery plan for recovery of information assets after an incident. <b>
Course Description
> This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features.<b>
> This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features.<b>
The purpose of the course is to provide the student with an overview of the field of Information Security and Assurance. Students will be exposed to the spectrum of Security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures. Coverage will include inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, and examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses and an overview of the Information Security Planning and Staffing functions.
Additionally, the basic principals and mechanisms[Logical and Physical] that I.S. PROFESSIONALS are required to understand in order to implement and manage an information security program will be discussed. The course will provide an introduction to the threats directed at the vulnerabilities of organizational information resources. The primary objective is to introduce the student to the basic tools available to develop and administer an information security risk management program capable of delivering appropriate countermeasures to deal with identified threats and vulnerabilities. The course will provide an introduction to the hardware, software, and firmware that are becoming necessary for IS personnel to understand in order to make more informed decisions about information security program requirements.
The classroom activity will include lectures, visits to Internet sites, student assignments, i.e., in class case analysis, article/chapter topic discussions and weekly homework assignments. Additionally Tests will be administered. This approach will be used in order to enrich the learning environment.
The breadth of the course content demands a reading intensive environment. The students will be required to read the assigned material prior to the class meetings. Additionally, the student should be prepared to discuss the assigned materials during the class meetings.
Learning Activities
> Lectures<br> Visits to Web sites
> (3) Tests-Each 4 Chapters<br> (1) Bonus Assignment-Details at a Later Date
> (12)Homework Assignments (Selected review questions & Exercises)<br> Class discussion of assignments
> Lectures<br> Visits to Web sites
> (3) Tests-Each 4 Chapters<br> (1) Bonus Assignment-Details at a Later Date
> (12)Homework Assignments (Selected review questions & Exercises)<br> Class discussion of assignments
Grading Policy: The final grade for this course will be based on the following;
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FACTOR
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WEIGHT
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POINT RANGE
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GRADE
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Tests (3)
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72 Points
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90-106
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A
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Weekly Home Work Assignments (12)
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24 Points
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80-90
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B
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In Class Group Project(s)
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04 Points
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70-80
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C
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Bonus Contract of Understanding
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01 Point
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60-70
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D
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Bonus Project
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05 Points
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<60-0
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D
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Total
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100-106
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NA
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NA
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After rounding your numeric score to the nearest integer, your course letter grade will be assigned according to the scale: A = 90-106; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; and F = 0-59.
PLEASE NOTE: I will NOT be using the Plus/Minus Grading system in this class.
PLEASE NOTE: Home Work Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late submittal will result in a zero grade. Additionally, make a copy for yourself when submitting the home work assignment for the 4th chapter included on a test. Please use a word processor to answer the homework assignments.
Class Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes. If you are not in class you cannot contribute to the overall class experience (including the case assignments). Additionally, In case of borderline grades, attendance (or lack of) will be used in the determination of the final grade.
Assignments: The chapters, cases, articles and/or white papers that are assigned should be read before coming to class. The student should be ready to contribute to the class by being ready to respond if called upon to lead a discussion based on the specific topic under review. Additional details will be explained in class. IN CLASS GROUP PROJECT(S)
> Each individual will be assigned to temporary group(s) that will have assigned cases that will be discussed in class.<b>
> Each individual will be assigned to temporary group(s) that will have assigned cases that will be discussed in class.<b>
Assignment There will be A MAXIMUM of (2) in class group discussion projects assigned during the semester. The final details will be furnished at a later date. This is necessary due to the impact of class size on the number and types that will be assigned.
Writing Standards: Students enrolled in this course are expected to use literate and effective English in their speech and writing. All papers submitted must be neat and well-written; grades on written work will be based on expression as well as content.
Contract of Understanding
Students will have the opportunity to earn one bonus grade point by executing the following process: (1) Obtain a copy of the syllabus & schedule; (2) Read both documents and if there are any items that are not understood ask the instructor to clarify the item(s) for you. (3) Send the instructor an e-mail message (DUE DATE 09/05/06 NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM) that contains the text included in the next paragraph.
"I FIRST NAME, LAST NAME have read the syllabus & schedule and I understand what is expected of me during the Fall 2006 semester in MIS 34045-001. Additionally, I will check the syllabus and schedule to confirm when all assignments are due. I have requested and received clarification from the instructor regarding any item(s) I did not fully understand.
Bonus Assignment
Students will have the opportunity to earn 5 bonus grade points by executing the following assignment: (1) The instructor will prepare a topic list of special interest items. (2) Students will be able to select an item of interest from the list to research and write a mini-report. Details will be given out at a later date.
TESTS
There will be 3 tests. They each will be worth 24 points. The emphasis will be on the assigned chapter materials, and the homework material. Each test will be approximately 50-60 minutes long and usually will be given at the beginning of a class period or before new material is covered in that class period. While taking the quiz, you may refer to one 2-sided 8 1/2 x 11" page of notes(TESTS 1 & 3) and two 2-sided 8 ½ x 11” pages of notes (TEST 02) which you are to show me when you turn in your quiz. Except for this document, each test will be closed book. The use of calculators, note book computers, PDAs, Blackberries, or smart phones during the test will not be allowed.
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Prerequisites: Students attending the course who do not have the proper prerequisites risk being deregistered from the class.
Course registration: Students have responsibility to ensure they are properly enrolled in classes. You are advised to review your official class schedule (using Web for Students) during the first two weeks of the semester to ensure you are properly enrolled in this class and section. Should you find an error in your class schedule, you have until Sunday, September 10, 2006 to correct the error with your advising office. If registration errors are not corrected by this date and you continue to attend and participate in classes for which you are not officially enrolled, you are advised now that you WILL NOT receive a grade at the conclusion of the semester for any class in which you are not properly registered.
Academic honesty: Cheating means to misrepresent the source, nature, or other conditions of your academic work (e.g., tests, papers, projects, assignments) so as to get undeserved credit. The use of the intellectual property of others without giving them appropriate credit is a serious academic offense. It is the University's policy that cheating or plagiarism result in receiving a failing grade (0 points) for the work or course. Repeat offenses may result in dismissal from the University.
Course withdrawal: For FALL 2006, the course withdrawal deadline is Sunday, September 10, 2006. Withdrawal after the deadline results in a "W" on the official transcript; after November 05, 2006 a grade must be calculated and reported.
Students with disabilities: University policy 3342-3-18 requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodations to ensure their equal access to course content. If you have a documented disability and require accommodations, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to make arrangements for necessary classroom adjustments. Please note, you must verify your eligibility for these through Student Disability Services (contact 330-672-3391) or visit www.kent.edu/sds for more information on registration procedures).
E-mail Accounts: Effective Fall '02 Student Kent State University e-mail accounts are the university's official means of communication with students. Students should check their e-mail accounts on a periodic basis (at least twice a week) for university related items.
I will only send ORIGINAL e-mail to a student e-mail account. If you want e-mail sent to a different account you must set up your Kent State account to forward your e-mail. There will be no exceptions to this policy.
*** PLEASE NOTE **** Only send e-mail to me at akotulic@kent.edu I MAY NOT BE ABLE to respond, in a timely manner, to your e-mail if sent to akotulic@bsa3.kent.edu
PLEASE come to class on time and stay until the class has ended. Unless you have a legitimate reason for doing so, do not come to class late or leave early. There are other students who want to be in class and it is not fair to disrupt them by the noise and disturbance of late arrivals and early departures. Never ridicule anyone for asking a question. There is no such thing as a stupid question but it is stupid not to ask questions!
You are expected to take each test in class on the day that it is scheduled. A makeup test (which may be different from the original test) will only be given if you have a legitimate excuse (i.e., sickness with medical note, athletic event with coach's note, religious observation, military responsibility with documentation, or death in family with documentation) and obtain my permission prior to the scheduled test time. Otherwise, you will receive a zero for a missed test. If you have any questions concerning a grade you receive on a test, it is your responsibility to inform me within 1 week of the test being returned to you. Test grades will not be discussed after that time.
Use of a CELL PHONE, PAGER, PDA, BLACKBERRY or NOTE BOOK COMPUTER (Except to take Notes with permission) during class is not permitted. PLEASE shut them off before coming in the class room or place the ringer on silent or vibrate status.
The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus.
