MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry, and Technology

B.	Discipline: Information Technology - Cybersecurity

C.	Course Number and Title: ITEC1420 - Introduction to Information Security

D.	Course Coordinator: Mohamed Ghonimy

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Fundamentals of Information Systems Security

Authors: Kim, David, and Michael G. Solomon

Copyright Year: 2018

Edition: 3rd

ISBN: 978-1284116458

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: An external USB 3.0 hard drive, 500 gigabytes or larger is required.

J.	Course Description: This course provides an overview of security challenges and strategies of countermeasure in the information systems environment. Topics include definition of terms, concepts, elements, and goals incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on confidentiality, availability and integrity aspects of information systems.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & when it is met
Explain information systems security and its effect on people and businesses.	Weeks 1-2 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Describe how malicious attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities impact an IT infrastructure.	Weeks 1-4, 15 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Explain the role of access controls in an IT infrastructure.	Weeks 5-6 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Explain the role of IT operations, administration, and security policies.	Weeks 4,10,13 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Explain the importance of security audits, testing, and monitoring in an IT infrastructure.	Weeks 5-9 tests, labs, final exam, final project
Describe the principles of risk management, common response techniques, and issues related to recovery of IT systems.	Weeks 5-12 tests, labs, final exam, final project
Explain how businesses apply cryptography in maintaining information security.	Weeks 10-15 tests, labs, final exam, final project
Describe networking principles and security mechanisms.	Weeks 10-16 tests, labs, final exam, final project

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week 1, Section 1: Information System Security

Week 2, Section 2: The Internet of Things Is Changing How We Live

Week 3, Section 3: Malicious Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

Week 4, Section 4: The Drivers of the Information Security

Week 5, Section 5: Access Controls

Week 6, Section 6: Security Operations and Administrations

Week 7, Section 7: Auditing, Testing, and Monitoring

Week 8, Section 8: Risk, Response, and Recovery

Week 9, Section 9: Cryptography

Week 10, Section 10: Networks and Telecommunications

Week 11, Section 11: Malicious code and Activity

Week 12, Section 12: Information Security Standards

Week 13, Section 13: Information Systems Security Education and Training

Week 14, section 14: Information Security Professional Certifications

Week 15, Section 15: U.S. Compliance Laws

Week 16, Section 16: Course Review and Final Examination

N.	Course Assignments:

Labs

Practice Questions

Exams

Midterm Exam

Final Exam

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00--59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3