Telecomm Network Security
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Telecomm-Network-Security-Syllabus.pdf
School of Computer and Information Sciences
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Information
ISOL532 - M20 Telecomm Network Security
Summer 2021 Full Term
Course Format: Hybrid
CRN: 31391
Class Time and Location: F 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM, NKY
Residency Session: 05/21/2021 - 05/23/2021
Instructor Information
Name: Dr. Awny Alnusair
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 312-209-2969
Office Location: Virtual
Office Hours/Preferred Contact Times: By Appointemment only
Course Description
The course provides fundamental concepts of networking including: examination of
public and private communication systems, networking topologies, devices, protocols,
and remote access. It additionally explores strategies on identifying areas for security
vulnerabilities on networks. Credit, 3 hrs.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course:
Describe network security implementation strategies and the roles each can play
within the security life cycle.
Manage and monitor firewalls and understand their limitations
Assess firewall design strategies and apply firewall management best practices
Explain the fundamental concepts of network security
Learner Outcomes
Outcome 2.1: Students justify techniques for securing networks to minimize
operational impacts when cyber-attacks occur.
Outcome 2.1: Students justify techniques for securing networks to minimize
operational impacts when cyber-attacks occur.
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: Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs
Subtitle:
https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/page/find-
textbooks
ISBN: 9781284184624
Authors: J. Michael Stewart, Denise Kinsey
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date: 2021
Edition: 3rd edition
Title: Virtual Security Cloud Labs
Subtitle: In order to complete the labs, students are required to obtain access codes,
which are purchased separately through the UC bookstore. In order to purchase the
codes from the university’s book store, go to self-service portal and from the top of your
courses you can find a link to purchase over there.
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date: 2021
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 Dishonesty Policy
As 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:
1. 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;
2. lying – falsifying, fabricating, or forging information in
either written or spoken presentations;
3. plagiarism –
using the published writings, data, interpretations, or ideas of another without
Episodes of academic dishonesty are reported as appropriate to the Vice President
for Academic Affairs. The potential penalty for academic dishonesty includes 1) a
failing grade on a particular assignment, 2) a failing grade for the entire course, 3)
suspension or expulsion, or (4) revocation of a degree.
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, complementary materials, and weekly lectures 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
Instructions for Accessing, Downloading, and Activating Office 365 Pro Plus
(free for UC Students):
https://helpdesk.ucumberlands.edu/support/solutions/articles/7000045435
Course Evaluation
A student will be evaluated/weighted on the following basis:
Students will be evaluated on:
Exams - Exam items derived primarily from lectures and readings. Exams will be
available through iLearn and completed independently.
Labs, Discussion, & Quizzes – labs, Discussion, & Quizzes will be given throughout the
term. Quiz items derived primarily from lectures and readings. Labs and Discussions will
come from the course lectures, materials, and required reading assignments.
Practical Connection Assignment – Written Assignment where students will reflect on
course concepts and their practical connection to a working environment.
Graded work will receive a numeric score. Relative weights assigned to graded work
are as follows:
Assignment Description Weight
Quizzes Quizzes based on the chapters and lectures 130
Labs Labs that complement the required readings 100
Discussions Selected discussions that enforce important
concepts
80
Case Project Students will complete a network security
plan case project. Students will get a chance
to work on this during the residency session
200
Research
Project &
PowerPoint
Presentation
Students will complete and present a
research paper on a given topic. To be
completed and presented during Residency
Session
300
Practical
Connection
A reflection assignment about how the
course material is relevant to each student’s
current or future career. Will be assigned
during residency session
100
Final Exam The exam items will be derived primarily
from lectures and readings. The exam will be
available through iLearn and must be
completed independently.
90
TOTAL 1000
points
******Residency Week only applies to 16week courses******
Residency Project - Research project completed during the residency weekend. Students will be
randomly grouped in iLearn. Each group will submit their research project as a group. Students
need to bring their laptops to conduct research, write research paper (SafeAssign reviewed),
create PowerPoint presentation, and present their project orally before the class. Students
must attend the residency weekend to earn a grade, there are no exceptions to this rule.
Students not attending will earn zero points and a 0% as a grade. Please be note that the
totality of all residency activities will constitute 60% of the course grade.
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)
Week Topic & Reading Assign
Residency Week Assignments (600 points)
Residency Research Project & PowerPoint (300 Points)
Residency Case Project (200 Points)
Practical Connections (100 Points)
Week 1 (5/3/2021)
Networking basics, Network security basics,
threats, and issues
Chapter 1
NIST SP 800-30: Guide for Conducting Risk
Assessments
(http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/PubsSPs.html;
use the latest version)
Introduction
Plagiarism C
Quiz Ch.1 (
Lab 1 (10 P
*Failing to Par
1 may result i
from the cours
Week 2 (5/10/2021)
Network Security Issues
Chapter 2
Quiz Ch.2 (
Lab 2 (10 P
Week 3 (5/17/2021)
Residency Session Week
(5/21/2021 - 5/23/2021)
Residency
Project &
(300 Point
Residency
(200 Point
Practical C
(100 Point
Week 4 (5/24/2021)
Network Topologies and Network Design
Chapter 3 & 4
Quiz Ch.3 a
Lab 3 (10 P
Discussion
Week 5 (5/31/2021)
Firewall Fundamentals
Chapter 5
Quiz Ch.5 (
Lab 4 (10 p
Discussion
Week 6 (6/7/2021)
Fundamentals of Firewall Implementation Part
1
Chapter 6
Quiz Ch.6 (
Lab 5 (10 p
Week 7 (6/14/2021) Fundamentals of Firewall Implementation Part
Quiz Ch.7 (
2
Chapter 7
NIST SP 800-61: Computer Security Incident
Handling Guide,
http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/PubsSPs.html
Lab 6 (10 p
Week 8 (6/21/2021)
Fundamentals of Firewall Implementation Part
3
Chapter 8
Quiz Ch.8 (
Lab 7 (10 p
Discussion
Week 9 (6/27/2021)
VPN Management Techniques Part 1
Chapter 9
Quiz Ch.9 (
Week 10 (7/5/2021)
VPN Management Techniques Part 2
Chapter 10
Quiz Ch.10
Lab 8 (10 p
Week 11 (7/12/2021)
VPN Implementation Options
Chapters 11
Quiz Ch.11
Lab 9 (10 p
Week 12 (7/19/2021)
Network Security Management Part 1
Chapter 12
Quiz Ch.12
Week 13 (7/26/2021)
Network Security Management Part 2
Chapter 13
Quiz Ch.13
Lab 10 (10
Week 14 (8/2/2021)
Network Security Implementation
Chapter 14
Discussion
Case Projec
Week 15 (8/9/2021)
Emerging Technologies
Chapter 15
Quiz Ch.15
Week 16 (8/16/2021)
Course Review
*SHORT WEEK* All assignments must be
completed by the last day of the term by
5pm EST. Aug 19
Final Exam (90 Po
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.
