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Fall-2020-Full-Term-ISOL-536-M20-Security-Architecture--Design.pdf
School of Computer and Information Sciences
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Information
ISOL536 - M20 Security Architecture & Design
Fall 2020 Full Term
Course Format: Hybrid
CRN: 11763
Class Time and Location: F 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM, NKY
Residency Session: 10/02/2020 - 10/04/2020
Instructor Information
Name: Yehia Mohamed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 5025727862
Office Location: Virtual
Office Hours/Preferred Contact Times: By Appointments
Course Description
The course focuses on the concepts and standards for designing and implementing
secure software systems. Credit, 3 hrs.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course:
Examine web and cloud threats.
Explore how human factors and usability affect threat modeling.
Employ defensive tactics and technologies.
Consider key tradeoffs when addressing threats.
Learner Outcomes
Outcome 2.2 - Students evaluate an organization’s infrastructure to prevent
future security attacks.
Course Website
Access to the course website is required via the iLearn portal on the University of the
Cumberlands website: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/ilearn/
or https://ucumberlands.blackboard.com/
Required Books and Resources
Title: Securing Systems
Subtitle: *PLEASE SEE BOOKSTORE LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Authors: Brook S. E. Schoenfield
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: 2015-05-20
Course Required text can be found and purchased via the UC Barnes and Noble
Bookstore: https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/page/find-textbooks
Requirements and Policies
Academic Integrity/Plagiarism
At a Christian liberal arts university committed to the pursuit of truth and
understanding, any act of academic dishonesty is especially distressing and cannot be
tolerated. In general, academic dishonesty involves the abuse and misuse of
information or people to gain an undeserved academic advantage or evaluation. The
common forms of academic dishonesty include:
Cheating – using deception in the taking of tests or the preparation of written
work, using unauthorized materials, copying another person’s work with or without
consent, or assisting another in such activities.
Lying – falsifying, fabricating, or forging information in either written, spoken, or
video presentations.
Plagiarism—using the published writings, data, interpretations, or ideas of another
without proper documentation
Plagiarism includes copying and pasting material from the internet into
assignments without properly citing the source of the material.
Episodes of academic dishonesty are reported to the Vice President for Academic
Affairs. The potential penalty for academic dishonesty includes a failing grade on a
particular assignment, a failing grade for the entire course, or charges against the
student with the appropriate disciplinary body.
Attendance Policy
Course enrollment and participation will be monitored and verified for all students
during the first two weeks of classes. Lack of participation during this time may
jeopardize enrollment status. Each student is expected to meet course expectations by
completing the coursework required each week. Active participation and staying abreast
of the material is essential to success. Program specific attendance policies may still
apply.
Executive Residency Attendance Policy
Attendance to each Executive Residency class session is mandatory. Students may
make-up no more than one (1) residency session throughout the duration of their
academic program. Missing a second residency will result in the student being
dismissed from the University.
Each student must be in attendance for the entire duration of the required residency
weekend. Late arrivals and/or early departures are not permitted. Punctuality is
important as each student is required to have the documented in-seat time per course
requirements.
A missed session will result in the student attending a make-up session, and paying a
$300 Residency Make-Up fee. In addition, the student may be asked for documentation
from the program department providing an explanation as to why the schedule
residency session was missed. Make-Up sessions must be completed prior to the end of
the term. Noncompliance with this policy will result in dismissal from the executive
program.
Participation Policy
Study after study has linked successful academic performance with good class participation.
Those who assume positions of responsibility must “show up” in order to be effective.
Therefore, students are expected to actively participate in intelligent discussion of assigned
topics in all areas (Discussion Board Activities, Synchronous Sessions, Forums, Shared Papers,
etc.) to help process course material and/or to demonstrate understanding of course content.
Point adjustments will be taken for non-participation.
Disability Accommodations
University of the Cumberlands accepts students with certified disabilities and provides
reasonable accommodations for their certified needs in the classroom, in housing, in
food service or in other areas. For accommodations to be awarded, a student must
submit a completed Accommodations Application form and provide documentation of
the disability to the Disability Services Coordinator (Mr. Jacob Ratliff, Boswell Campus
Center, Student Services Office Suite, [email protected]). When all
paperwork is on file, a meeting between the student and the Coordinator will be
arranged to discuss possible accommodations before accommodations are formally
approved. Students must then meet with the Coordinator at the beginning of each
semester before any academic accommodations can be certified for that term.
Certifications for other accommodations are normally reviewed annually.
Academic Appeal
Both undergraduate and graduate students have the right to challenge a grade. If
discussions with the course instructor and department chair do not lead to a satisfactory
conclusion, students may file a formal written appeal with the Vice President for
Academic Affairs, who will forward the appeal to the chair of the Academic Appeals
Committee. This formal written appeal must be filed by the end of the 4th week of
classes in the next regular term following the term in which the course in question was
taken. The Academic Appeals Committee then gathers information from the student, the
instructor, and any other relevant parties. The Committee will deliver its
recommendation on the complaint to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. After
reviewing this recommendation and concurring or amending it, the Vice President for
Academic Affairs will inform the student and instructor of the disposition of the
complaint no later than the last day of classes of the term in which the complaint was
filed. Records of all actions regarding academic grade appeals, including their final
disposition, are maintained by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Academic
Appeals Committee. (Undergraduate Catalog/Graduate Catalog)
Student Responsibilities
Students should:
Use University of the Cumberlands email system for all academic, administrative,
and co-curricular communication between faculty, staff and peers.
Check for email and class announcements using iLearn (primary) and University of
the Cumberlands webmail (secondary) daily.
Demonstrate Cumberlands Character in and outside the classroom per the
University Mission & Vision
Ensure you have consistent required technology for the course
Participate in courses regularly to:
Find announcements and updates
Complete assignments on time. Keep in mind that all deadlines use Eastern
Standard Time (EST).
Engage in discussion
Connect with fellow students and faculty
Present written work in an academic and professional manner.
Take examinations on the designated dates and times. Students should make
arrangements with faculty before the designated date for any needed
accommodations.
Contact faculty or student success coordinator with questions or concerns.
Course Policies
Deadlines and
Dues Dates:
Recognizing that a large part of professional life is meeting
deadlines, it is necessary to develop time management and
organizational skills. Failure to meet the course deadlines may
result in penalties. Keep in mind that all deadlines are set using
Eastern Standard Time (EST). Late assignments will NOT be
accepted.
Writing
Expectations:
Learning outcomes for candidates’ writing competencies include
clarity of thought, discernment in planning and organization, and
integration of evidence and criteria.
The instructor expects that students will have knowledge of
appropriate forms of documentation and use it where
appropriate. APA format is required and style of
notation to credit all sources that are not your own.
There is a craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation
and diction (word usage) are all tools of that craft. Writing at
the collegiate level will show careful attention to these
elements of craft. Work that does not exhibit care with
regard to these elements will be considered as inadequate
for college writing and graded accordingly.
All assignments, unless otherwise instructed, should be
submitted in APA format.
Course Activities and Experiences
Students are expected to:
• Review any assigned reading material and prepare responses to homework assigned.
• Actively participate in activities, assignments, and discussions.
• Evaluate and react to each other’s work in a supportive, constructive manner.
• Complete specific assignments and exams when specified and in a professional manner.
• Utilize learned technologies for class assignments.
• Connect content knowledge from core courses to practical training placement and activities.
Links to Support
UC Academic Catalog: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/academic-catalog
UC Student Handbook: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/student-handbook
Academic Resources & Writing Center: www.ucumberlands.edu/learningcommons
Library: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/library/
Bookstore: https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/home
About University of the Cumberlands:
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/about/presidents-welcome
Course Evaluation
A student will be evaluated/weighted on the following basis:
Category Description
Discussions &
Assignments
Assignments will be given throughout the term and will
have varying point values. Assignments will come from
discussion questions, and reviewing literature.
Mid, Final Projects
and
Portfolio
Mid and Final projects will be derived primarily from
lectures and readings. It will be available through iLearn,
but must be completed independently.
Residency
Weekend
During the residency weekend student will be working
on:
- Individual Assignment.
- Group Project.
- Group Presentation.
Grading Scale
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as
given above in evaluation methods. The overall course grade will be determined
according to the following scale:
A= 90 – 100 (90% - 100%)
B= 80 – 89 (80% - 89%)
C = 70 – 79 (70% - 79%)
F < 69 (Below 69%)
Course Schedule
Tentative Course Expectations (specific due dates are listed in the
course module)
**NOTE: Gradebook must equal to 1000points.
Week TOPIC Assignments & Grades
Week 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Discussion 1
Individual
Assignment 1
*Failing to
Participate in
Week 1 may
result in
being dropped
from the
course.
10
10
Week 2
Chapter 2: The Art of
Security Assessment
Discussion 2
Individual
Assignment 2
10
10
Week 3
Chapter 3: Security
Architecture of Systems.
Discussion 3
Individual
Assignment 3
10
10
Week 4
Chapter 4: Information
Security Risk
Discussion 4
Individual
Assignment 4
10
10
Week 5
Chapter 5: Prepare for
Assessment
UPCOMING REQUIRED
RESIDENCY SESSION NEXT
WEEKEND: (10/02/2020 -
10/04/2020)
Discussion 5
Individual
Assignment 5
10
10
Week 6
Residency
Weekend
Chapter 6: eCommerce
Website
REQUIRED RESIDENCY
SESSION WEEKEND:
(10/02/2020 - 10/04/2020)
Practical
Connection
Assignment
Residency Group
Paper
Residency Group
Presentation
100
250
250
Week 7
Chapter 7: Enterprise
Architecture
Discussion 6
Individual
Assignment 6
10
10
Week 8
Mid-Term Project covering
Chapters (1-7)
Mid Term Project 55
Week 9
Chapter 8: Business
Analytics
Discussion 7
Individual
Assignment 7
10
10
Week 10
Chapter 9: Endpoint Anti-
malware
Discussion 8
Individual
Assignment 8
10
10
Week 11
Chapter 10: Mobile Security
Software with Cloud
Management
Discussion 9
Individual
Assignment 9
10
10
Week 12
Chapter 11: Cloud Software
as a Service (SaaS)
Discussion 10
Individual
Assignment 10
10
10
Week 13
Chapter 12: Patterns and
Governance Deliver
Economies of Scale
Discussion 11
Individual
Assignment 11
10
10
Week 14
Create a Portfolio Discussion 12
Individual
Assignment 12
Create a Portfolio
10
10
30
Week 15
Chapter 13: Building an
Assessment Program
Discussion 13
Individual
Assignment 13
10
10
Week 16
*SHORT
WEEK*
F Final Project covering ALL
Chapters)
*SHORT WEEK* All
assignments must be
Final Project
55
completed by 12/09/2020
5pm EST
Syllabus Disclaimer
This syllabus contains important information critical to your success in this course. It
includes guidelines for this course and the instructor’s current expectations about
content, schedule, and requirements necessary for each student to achieve the best
educational results. While you must review and become familiar with the contents of
this syllabus, the instructor reserves the right to make adjustments or change in the
syllabus from time to time. Any changes to the syllabus will be discussed with the
students.
