CS 471 Network Security & Information Assurance

SUMMER 2020

Instructor: Dr. Levent ERTAUL

Office: SF-569
Phone: (510) 885-3356
Email: levent.ertaul@csueastbay.edu
Web: http://www.mcs.csueastbay.edu/~lertaul

Class Schedule:

Section 01 Lecture: ONLINE

Course Requirements

This class will be held ONLINE. The instructor will provide PowerPoint lectures with accompanying audio-video tracks and transcript. Lecture videos and audios (mpeg) can be downloaded to smart phones. Students will complete Homeworks and Lab assignments

Major announcements related to class will be posted on my web site. (http://www.mcs.csueastbay.edu/~lertaul/) Check regularly announcement section from class web page. (http://www.mcs.csueastbay.edu/~lertaul/)

Students will receive the solutions of assignment problems and personal messages from their Horizon E-mail accounts. So please check and clear your horizon e-mail accounts regularly.

Students will use TURNITIN application in blackboard to submit their assignments. FYI, TURNITIN application has plagiarism filter built in . When students submit their assignments TURNITIN application prepares an ORIGINALITY report. Students can see this report immediately. Originality reports which have greater then and equal to %40 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. These assignments will get 0 points. If the originality report is higher then %80, instructor will file plagiarism report.

Students will submit their Homeworks on time. Students will have TOTAL 3 DAYS late submission days. They can use this 3 days partially or whole whenever they need it. When they use their 3 days for late submmission -25 points will be cut for one day late Homeworks. After 3 days late submissions used, Homeworks which are late WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. These homeworks will get 0 points. E-mail submissions WILL NOT be accepted. These homeworks will get 0 points. Scanned and handwritten homeworks WILL NOT be accepted. Cropped Screen Shots WILL NOT be accepted (Hacking assignments)

Office hours will be held on SKYPE. (Skype ID: CSUEBLERTAUL ) Students can talk with the instructor using SKYPE for their questions during office hours.

Blackboard Help For Students

http://www20.csueastbay.edu/its/service-desk/index.html

Learning Commons
Email: stsc@csueastbay.edu
Phone: 510-885-4152

Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8am-10pm
Friday 8am-3pm
Saturday 12pm-5pm
Sunday 12pm-8pm

FAQs for Students

Course Description:

Fundamentals of network and computer security. Security services and mechanisms, models, cryptography, network and wireless security, digital forensics, security threats and vulnerabilities, risk analysis and management models, security attacks and policies, and legal and regulatory issues. Programming projects.. Practical hacking and defense techniques.

Prerequisites: NONE

Required Text: William Stallings, Network Security Essentials Applications and Standarts , 6th Edition.

Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards, 6th Edition
William Stallings
2017 | Pearson |
Available
Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards, 6th Edition

Description: Description: Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards, 6th Edition

Optional Texts: Matt Bishop, Computer Security, Art and Science, Charlie Kaufman, Network Security, 2nd ed; Paul Campbell, Security + Guide to Network Security Fundamentals and LAB Manual for Network Security

REFERENCE BOOKS for Practical Hacking and Defense Techniques.

Introduction to Kali Linux-Official Documentation

Basic Security Testing with KALI LINUX

Daniel W. Dieterle

Mastering Kali Linux for Advanced Penetration Testing

Robert W Beggs

CRC Press Online - Book: Practical Hacking Techniques and Countermeasures
Mark D. Spivey, Consultant, Tomball, Texas, USA

Official Certified Ethical Hacker Review Guide, 1st Edition

Steven DeFino - Intense School, Barry Kaufman - Intense School

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will be able to

1. Describe key network security requirements

2. Present main concepts of symmetric cryptography (DES, AES algorithms)

3. Present main concepts of a symmetric cryptography (RSA, Diffe-Hellman, ECC)

4. Present an overview of the basic structure and usage of cryptographic hash functions (SHA-1, MD5)

5. Present an overview of techniques for remote user authentication using symmetric encryptions (Kerberos)

6. Describe Web security threats and security approaches

7. Present an overview of Secure Socket Layer (SSL/TLS)

8. Present an overview of the operation of PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)

9. Understand the functionality of S/MIME and security threats it addresses

10. Present an overview of IP security (IPsec)

11. Present an overview of Firewalls, Viruses and Intrusion Detection Systems

12. Practice different Hacking Techniques

13. Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills by analyzing security problems, designing solutions, and evaluating results.

14. Demonstrate communication skills in both written and oral form, and work in a team environment. (WIKI, EP and Discussion group activities)

15. Independently and collaboratively acquire new network sec security skills through analysis of current computer science literature and industrial practices. (EP)

Course work and Grading:

Homework	30%
Midterm	35%
Final	35%

Final Grades are based on total course %.

Final grades are assigned based on total points accumulated. Students earning similar point totals will receive similar letter grades based on the following approximate distribution.

Plus and minus grades will be assigned as appropriate within the given categories. The instructor reserves the right to adjust the grade distribution up or down as needed based on the distribution of points in class to ensure parity in grading.

University policy states that no final exam may be taken before or after the scheduled time for any reason.

Academic Dishonesty

By enrolling in this class, the student agrees to uphold the standards of academic integrity described in the catalog at http://www.csueastbay.edu/ecat/current/i-120grading.html#section12.

Although collaborate study and dialogue are encouraged, students are expected to author solutions entirely on their own.

OTHER ISSUES

Information on what to do in an emergency situation (earthquake, electrical outage, fire,extreme heat, severe storm, hazardous materials, terrorist attack) may be found at http://www.aba.csueastbay.edu/EHS/emergency_mgnt.htm. Please be familiar with these procedures. Information on this page is updated as required. Please review the information on a regular basis.
If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, or if you would need assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation, please contact me as soon as possible. Students with disabilities needing accommodation should speak with the Accessibility Services.
Title IX and CSU policy prohibit discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment or Sexual Violence. CSUEB encourages anyone experiencing such behavior to report their concerns immediately. CSUEB has both confidential and non-confidential resources and reporting options available to you. Non-confidential resources include faculty and staff, who are required to report all incidents and thus cannot promise confidentiality. Faculty and staff must provide the campus Title IX coordinator and or the DHR Administrator with relevant details such as the names of those involved in an incident. For confidential services, contact the Confidential Advocate at 510-885-3700 or go to the Student Health and Counseling Center. For 24-hour crisis services call the BAWAR hotline at 510-845-7273.

For more information about policies and resources or reporting options, please visit the following websites:

http://www.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/risk-management/investigations/registercomplaints.html