SCSC 455 Computer Security -- 2009 Spring

Section 001: T/Th 13:40 – 14:55 HC 266

Section 450: M/W 18 – 19:15 UCG

 

Instructor:  Dr. Frank H. Li

E-mail:  fli@uscupstate.edu

 

Office Location:  HC 228

Office Hours: T/Th 9 – 11:30

                        M/W 17:30 – 18 at UCG or by  appointment

 

 

Course Webpage: http://faculty.uscupstate.edu/fli/teaching.html

Textbook:      

  • Required text: Guide to Linux Networking and Security, Thomson Course Technology, ISBN 0-619-00094-5   (G)
  • Recommended text: CISSP Exam Guide 3rd ed, McGraw Hill, ISBN 0-07-225712-1.       (C)

 

Course Description:  A survey of the fundamentals of information security, including risks and vulnerabilities, policy formation, controls and protection methods, encryption, authentication technologies, host-based and network-based security, personnel and physical security, law and privacy. Prerequisite: C or better in SCSC 300 or consent of instructor.

 

Topics:

1. Introduction to computer security

Overview computer security, risk assessment, security policy, privacy and law, and security certifications.

2. Introduction to cryptography and encryption tools

Symmetric cryptography, asymmetric cryptography, hash, digital fingerprint, digital certificate, and encryption tools

3. User security

                  Password security, Linux Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM), console security,

4. File security

                  File permissions, system log, maintaining file integrity

5. Network security fundamentals

Threats to computer networks, Firewalls, Secure Shell (SSH) and Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

6. Intrusion detection

Network scanning, packet sniffing and intrusion detection systems (IDS)

Evaluation Criteria and Grading Scale:

 

Lab  (4 * 5 %  )

20 %

 

 

Homework (4 * 5 %)

20 %

 

 

Midterm

20 %

 

 

Final

35 %

 

 

Class Attendance

5 %

 

A: 90 - 100

B+: 85 – 89

B: 80 – 84

C+: 75 – 79

C: 70 – 74

D+: 65 – 69

D: 60 – 64

F: 0 - 59

Slides:

Slides 1

Slides 2

Slides 3

Slides 4

Slides 5

Slides 6

Slides 7

Slides 8

Slides 9

Slides 10

Additional Reading:

Article 1

 Article 2

Linux Tutorial

 

 

Homework:

homework 1

 homework 2

 homework 3

 homework 4

 

Labs:

Lab 1&2

 Lab 3&4

 

 

 

 

Schedule*:

Date

Topic

Week 1

1

Introduction to computer security (G7, C1, C2)

2

Introduction to computer security

Week 2

1

Cryptography and encryption tools (G8, C8)

2

Cryptography and encryption tools

Week 3

1

Cryptography and encryption tools

2

Cryptography and encryption tools

Week 4

1

Lab 1

2

User security (G9)

Week 5

1

User security

2

File security (G10)

Week 6

1

File security

2

Malware  (C11)

Week 7

1

Malware

2

Malware

Week 8

1

Snow day

2

Lab 2

Week 9

1

Spring Break

2

Spring Break

Week 10

1

Midterm

2

Network Attacks (C11)

Week 11

1

Network Attacks

2

Lab 3

Week 12

1

Network security fundamentals (G11, C7)

2

Network security fundamentals

Week 13

1

Network security fundamentals

2

Intrusion detection (G12)

Week 14

1

Intrusion detection

2

Intrusion detection

Week 15

1

Lab 4

2

Review

Week 16

4/30

Final Exam

Section 001:3-5pm

Section 450: 6:30 – 8:30pm

* The instructor reserves the right to change the content, order, or dates of the schedule of topics in order to fulfill the goals of the course.

Class Policies:

·         No late submission will be accepted except when approved by the instructor.  Proper documentation must be provided for any extension.

·         No makeup exam unless a written proof of extenuating circumstances (e.g., medical emergency) is provided.

·         Any cheating or plagiarism behave will result a grade of “F” in this course as well as possible University disciplinary measures.

·         Each person in class will be treated with courtesy and respect. Keep cell phone off during the lecture.

Disability Accommodations:

“In keeping with University policy, any student with a disability who requests academic accommodations should contact Disability Services at 503-5195 to arrange a confidential appointment with the Disability Services Coordinator.  Students are encouraged to seek an appointment as early in the semester as possible, as accommodations are not provided retroactively.  Letters of accommodation must be signed and printed on letterhead from the Disability Services office.  It is the student’s responsibility to provide these letters to professors in a timely manner so that accommodations may be put in place.”