Secure Networked Systems

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Understand the Basics of Security and Overview of networking layers and communications and Data communications

• Identify threats to information assets including malware and social engineering

• Explain and apply TCP/IP architecture and the Internet Model

• Analyze and design various network architectures.

• Explore Control Types and Methods

• Understand Cryptography

• Explain Securing Your Network and data

• Develop business continuity plans

• Describe and evaluate organizational computer network security risks and vulnerabilities and evaluate appropriate security policies to minimize these risks.

• Evaluate best practices in networking and security by understanding the latest technologies and methodologies.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Virtual Labs	50 points
Quizzes	40 points
Discussion	10 points
Bonus Points	10 points

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
100 – 94	A
93 – 90	A-
89 – 87	B+
86 – 83	B
82 – 80	B-
79 – 77	C+
76 – 73	C
72 – 70	C-
69 – 67	D+
66 – 63	D
62 – 60	D-
Below 60	F

The following criteria will apply to the grading of assignments.

A: Work that demonstrates not only a clear understanding of the material under study, but also a superior ability to utilize that material in the assignment. All criteria are met. The student’s work goes beyond the task and contains additional, unexpected or outstanding features.

B: Work that demonstrates a good understanding of the material under study and utilizes the material well in the assignment. The student meets the assignment criteria, with few errors or omissions.

C: Work that minimally demonstrates a basic or technical understanding of the material under study and uses some relevant material in the assignment. Work may not address one or more criteria or may not accomplish what was asked.

F: Work that is incomplete, inappropriate and/or shows little or no comprehension of the material under study.

All assignments (Labs and quizzes) must be submitted before the deadline. Missing the deadline will result in 20% penalty. All assignments that are submitted after the deadline will receive 80% of their grades.

Attendance/Participation:

The asynchronous session (ISM 324-02) will be provided pre-recorded lectures and students could join the online office hours for any questions they might have.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Course Material will be provided via COMPTIA CertMaster Learn.