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 Course Description This course will deal with the proper planning for and initial implementation of an Information Security program. The topics included would be: security planning and policies, risk analysis, program accreditation, systems lifecycle management, contingency planning, physical security measures, personal security practices and procedures, software security, network security, administrative controls, crypto security. (Formerly BMIS 341, CSCI 351)

Requisites Prerequisites

CSIS 340

 Rationale In order for students to fully grasp information systems security, they must have a thorough understanding of system capabilities, functionality, and how to best protect the system. Operation of a healthy organization requires reliable business processes that protect information, legal compliance, and keep costs low. Properly designed and implemented information security policies and frameworks mitigate risks that increase with the expansion of global interactivity and connectivity. To mitigate these risks, security plans must be implemented, audited, and maintained.

 Measurable Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

A. Evaluate the key components of information security policy planning guidelines. B. Evaluate information security policy regulations and framework. C. Analyze industry specific sector requirements pertinent to policy development. D. Select current business information security policies to obtain best practices. E. Apply guidelines and best practices during the development of a security policy.

 Course Resources Required Resources

The resources below are provided in the course at no cost to the student. However, if the student prefers a physical copy of the resources, he or she may purchase them through the Liberty University Online bookstore (http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm), MBS Direct. The purchase of physical copies is optional.

Gregory, P.H. (2015). CISSP Guide To Security Essentials (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Online · School of Business · Business Management Information Systems

Information Security Planning CSIS-341 Summer B 2019 Section B01 05/13/2019 to 07/05/2019 Modified 05/03/2019

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Walker, M. (2017). CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Bundle (3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.

Additional Materials for Learning

A. Computer with a minimum of 20GB of free hard disk space and basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Office D. Blackboard recommended browsers (https://liberty.service-now.com/kb_view.do?

sys_kb_id=38a8e4bd75c210c0b9a9ec15cb9606a2) E. Formatting Information: https://www.liberty.edu/online/writing-center/ (https://www.liberty.edu/online/writing-center/)

 Course Assignments

Textbook readings Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.

Discussion Board Forums (5) Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will participate in weekly activities by researching and addressing the topics provided for each module. During the weekly Discussion Board Forum assignments on information security planning, the student will post 1 thread and 2 replies.

Projects (7) The student will implement practical hands-on learning skills into a virtualized server environment. Each project is intended to deliver a unique learning experience designed to engage the student to apply the theory learned throughout the module/week into a practical research-based learning environment.

In order to utilize this implementation, a minimum of 25 GB of available hard disk space, with at least 512 MB RAM, and running at least an Intel (or equivalent) 1 GHz processor, which supports virtualization technologies, is required. It is recommended that the system consist of a multi-core processor running a 64-bit Operating System environment.

Mid-Term Research Paper (1) In Module/Week 4, the student is asked to write a paper which provides a comprehensive reflection of the learning objectives and concepts addressed in the course so far.

Final Research Paper (1) In Module/Week 8, the student will prepare a research paper that is designed to provide a comprehensive learning approach where the student can utilize the information learned throughout the course and apply it in a practical and theoretical manner.

 Course Grading

Course Requirements Checklist 10

Discussion Board Forums (5 at 25 pts ea)

125

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Projects (7 at 50 pts ea) 350

Mid-Term Research Paper (1 at 225 pts) 235

Final Research Paper (1 at 290 pts) 290

Total 1010

 Course Policies Quizzes/Tests/Exams

For timed quizzes/tests/exams, the student is required to complete the quiz/test/exam within the assigned time. For the student who exceeds this time limit, a penalty of 1 point will be deducted for each minute, or part thereof, he/she exceeds the assigned time limit.

 Policies

Late Assignment Policy Course Assignments, including discussion boards, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.

Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive a 10% deduction. 2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive a 20% deduction. 3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted. 4. Group projects, including group discussion board threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due

date.

Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.

Instructor Feedback and Response Time Responses to student emails will be provided within 36 hours and assignment feedback will be given within 5 days from the assignment due date.

Disability Assistance Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Online Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at [email protected] for accommodations. Such accommodations require appropriate documentation of your condition. For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process, including how to request an accommodation, please visit www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport. Requests for accommodations not related to disabilities or pregnancy must be directed to the Registrar’s Office, which generally handles medical needs support.

If you have a complaint related to disability discrimination or an accommodation that was not provided, you may contact ODAS or the Office of Equity and Compliance by phone at (434) 592-4999 or by email at [email protected]. Click to see a full copy of Liberty’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy or the Student Disability Grievance Policy and Procedures.

Course Attendance In an effort to comply with U.S. Department of Education policies, attendance is measured by physical class attendance or any submission of a required assignment within the enrollment dates of the course (such as examinations, written papers or projects, any discussion board posts, etc.) or initiating any communication with one’s professor regarding an academic subject. More

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information regarding the attendance policy can be found in the Academic Course Catalogs. Regular attendance in online courses is expected throughout the length of the term. Students who do not attend within the first week of a sub-term by submitting a required academic assignment (such as the Course Requirements Checklist, an examination, written paper or project, discussion board post, or other academic activity) will be dropped from the course. Students who wish to re-engage in the course are encouraged to contact Academic Advising to discuss their enrollment options. Students who begin an online course, but at some point in the semester cease attending, and do not provide official notification to withdraw, will be assigned a grade of “FN” (Failure for Non-Attendance). Students wishing to withdraw from courses after the official start date should familiarize themselves with the withdrawal policy.

Grading Scale A B C D F

900-1010 800-899 700-799 600-699 0-599

For courses with a Pass/NP final grade, please refer to the Course Grading section of this syllabus for the assignment requirements and/or point value required to earn a Passing final grade.

Add/Drop Policy The full policy statement and procedures are published in the Policy Directory (https://wiki.liberty.edu/display/IE/Dropping+and+Adding+Online+Classes).

Honor Code Liberty University comprises a network of students, Alumni, faculty, staff and supporters that together form a Christian community based upon the truth of the Bible. This truth defines our foundational principles, from our Doctrinal Statement to the Code of Honor. These principles irrevocably align Liberty University’s operational procedures with the long tradition of university culture, which remains distinctively Christian, designed to preserve and advance truth. Our desire is to create a safe, comfortable environment within our community of learning, and we extend our academic and spiritual resources to all of our students with the goal of fostering academic maturity, spiritual growth and character development.

Communities are predicated on shared values and goals. The Code of Honor, an expression of the values from which our Doctrinal Statement was born, defines the fundamental principles by which our community exists. At the core of this code lie two essential concepts: a belief in the significance of all individuals, and a reliance on the existence of objective truth.

While we acknowledge that some may disagree with various elements of the Code of Honor, we maintain the expectation that our students will commit to respect and uphold the Code while enrolled at Liberty University.

Adherence to the principles and concepts established within facilitates the success of our students and strengthens the Liberty community.

The Code of Honor can be viewed in its entirety at http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=19155.

 Schedule CSIS 341

Textbook: Gregory, CISSP Guide To Security Essentials (2015).

Walker, CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Bundle (2017).

Module/Week Reading & Study Assignments Points

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Module/Week 1 Gregory: ch.1

Walker: ch. 1

2 presentations

4 websites

Course Requirements Checklist

Class Introductions

Discussion Board Forum 1

Project 1

10

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25

50

Module/Week 2 Gregory: ch. 2 & 5

2 presentations

5 websites

Discussion Board Forum 2

Project 2

25

50

Module/Week 3 Gregory: ch. 3

1 presentation

3 websites

Discussion Board Forum 3

Project 3

25

50

Module/Week 4 Walker: chs. 2–3

2 presentations

4 websites

Project 4

Mid-Term Research Paper 4

50

235

Module/Week 5 Gregory: ch. 4

2 presentations

3 websites

Discussion Board Forum 5

Project 5

25

50

Module/Week 6 Gregory: ch. 6

Walker: ch. 4

2 presentations

4 websites

Discussion Board Forum 6

Project 6

25

50

Module/Week 7 Gregory: ch. 7

2 presentations

4 websites

Project 7 50

Module/Week 8 Gregory: chs. 8– 9

2 presentations

3 websites

Final Research Paper 290

Total 1010

NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.

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