Time: TTH 10:00a.m. - 11:20a.m. in ELC306

Texts:    Ethical Hacking and Network Defense, Simpson, ISBN#0-619-21708-1

Hands-On Information Security Lab Manual, Whitman & Mattord, ISBN#0-619-21631-X

Course Fee: There is a $50 course fee that goes for software licenses, NEAP licenses, hardware and software upgrades, printing supplies.

Course Objectives:

This course provides a fundamental understanding of network security principles and concepts regarding: security technologies and policies, attacks and countermeasures, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, physical security, disaster recovery, and more. A variety of projects are assigned to reinforce concepts. This course addresses the following ABET Program Outcomes: (E) An understanding of professional, ethical and social responsibilities; (G) An ability to analyze the impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society, including ethical, legal, security and global policy issues.

Course Approach:

This course is a mix of lecture and hands-on exercises.  The text, lecture materials and the Internet will serve as the major sources of information for this course.  Your responsibility as a student is to read the text, attend class sessions, take thorough notes, complete assigned tasks, and complete all exams.  Questions are always encouraged and welcome.

Comfortable Learning Environment:

Students with medical, psychological, learning, or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Southern Utah University Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center, phone (435)865-8022.  SSD determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

Grading:

Projects:

Hands-On projects come from the Lab Manual. Time will be given in class to do the projects, so attendance is extremely important. Instructions for all projects can be found in the Lab Manual. View the specific lab assignments page. All lab assignment write-ups must be submitted in Word format wherever possible. In your write-up you need to include the following:

- Provide the information that the lab requires.
- Include the tool you used for the lab, where appropriate.
- Include the title of the lab.
- Include a summary of what you learned from the lab, and how you might use it as an administrator.

Quizzes:

Quizzes, both announced and unannounced, will be given throughout the semester and may cover material previously discussed or to be discussed in class that day.  Students are encouraged to read and review discussion materials before class.

Late Work:

Late work will be accepted within two days of the announced due date.  Late work will receive an automatic grade reduction of 25%.  Late work turned in after the two day grace period will not be accepted.

Make-up Exams:

Make-up exams will be given for university-approved absences or absences pre-approved by the instructor.  Illness, unless the instructor is notified in advance of the exam period, is not considered justification for make-up exams.  Make-up exams, when given, will be at a time convenient to the instructor.  Final exams are to be taken at the designated time and place.  In extreme cases the final may be taken at a different time, however, the student must pay an early exam fee to the SUU Registrar's office and a copy of the receipt must be provided to the instructor before the exam is taken.

Academic Integrity:

    Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook (published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy, for information about procedures and about what constitutes acceptable on-campus behavior.