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ITN 260 - Network Security Basics- 3 Credits
Instructor :  Zenaida Bodwin

Overview

Provides an in-depth exploration of the basics of network security. Explores network security basics to include security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers. Discusses risk management, network security policy, and security training. This course will also discuss the five security keys: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Accountability and Auditability.

Prerequisite: ITE 100 - Introduction to Information Systems 

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Objectives

 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  • Define key network security terminology
  • Explain the risk management process
  • Understand key disaster prevention and recovery concepts
  • Understand principles of key defensive tools such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Understand security network models such as virtual private networks
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Materials

 

The required textbook for this course is:

  • Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals by Mark Ciampa, 2nd Edition (2005)
For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

 
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Grading
 

 

Your course grade will be determined by the introductory letter, 3 projects and 3 exams, according to the following points:

Assignment
Points
Intro
10
SANS Assignment
20
Phishing; Honeypots
40
Certificate Policies; Social Engineering 
40
3 Exams
300(100each)

Grading Scale
A
370-410 
B
330-369
C
290-329
D
250-289
F
>250

These specific policies will apply to this class

  • Administrative Withdrawal - I will administratively withdraw any student(s) on the 6th week if the following assignments have not been submitted:
    • Introduction - posted on Discussion Board
    • SANS - posted on Discussion Board
  • Extensions will not be granted automatically. To be granted extensions all of these conditions must be met:
    1. The student will request extension in writing
    2. The student has completed 50% of the course work. 50% is defined as:
    • student has completed two exams.
    • student has completed Introduction, SANS.
    • student has submitted Chapter 2: Phishing; Chapter 5: Honeypots.

  • The instructor will respond in writing to the student's request. The response will specify the period of extension. Only one extension per student will granted

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    Exams

     

    There are 3 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

    For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

    For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

     
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    ELI Policies and Procedures

     
    This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.
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    Contacting the Instructor

     


    You may contact me through email at zbodwin@nvcc.edu. You may also schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office in Annandale. 

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    Beginning the Course
     

    1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
    2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
    3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
    4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

    Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.