Grade Policy

Grade Scale:
            90%  - 100%         A

            80%  -  89%          B

            70%  -  79%          C                                          I don’t curve.

            60%  -  69%          D

            0%    -  59%          F

Basis for Grades

Quizzes

12 in number, over textbook chapters & appendix

2.5% of your grade, total weight 30%

Open book.

Labs

15 in number, Virtual

2% of your grade per Lab, total weight 30%

Online Participation

Total weight 10%

Since this is an Online Course; your participation online will count towards 10% of your grade. Participation means attending Webex Sessions, answering & asking questions, and participating in forums.

Lecture Exams

2 in number

15 points each, Total weight 30%

T/F, multiple choices

Will cover specific chapters and appendices (see schedule)

Closed book

LockDown Browser Requirement

This course requires the use of LockDown Browser for online exams. Watch this video to get a basic understanding of LockDown Browser:

https://www.respondus.com/products/lockdown-browser/student-movie.shtml

Download Instructions
Download and install LockDown Browser from this link:

https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=999134577

Once Installed

• Start LockDown Browser
• Log into Blackboard Learn
• Navigate to the test

Note: You won't be able to access tests with a standard web browser. If this is tried, an error message will indicate that the test requires the use of LockDown Browser. Simply start LockDown Browser and navigate back to the exam to continue.

Guidelines
When taking an online test, follow these guidelines:

• [If testing is to occur at a designated location, such as a testing center, add those instructions here.]
• [If applicable] Select a location where you won't be interrupted
• Before starting the test, know how much time is available for it, and also that you've allotted sufficient time to complete it
• Turn off all mobile devices, phones, etc. and don't have them within reach
• Clear your area of all external materials - books, papers, other computers, or devices
• Remain at your desk or workstation for the duration of the test
• LockDown Browser will prevent you from accessing other websites or applications; you will be unable to exit the test until all questions are completed and submitted

Getting Help
Several resources are available if you encounter problems with LockDown Browser:

• The Windows and Mac versions of LockDown Browser have a "Help Center" button located on the toolbar. Use the "System & Network Check" to troubleshoot issues. If an exam requires you to use a webcam, also run the "Webcam Check" from this area
• [As applicable, insert information about your institution's help desk, including details about how to contact them. Some help desks want students to run the "System & Network Check" and the "Webcam Check" before they are contacted - and even, to forward the results of these checks at the time of opening a ticket.]
• Respondus has a Knowledge Base available from support.respondus.com. Select the "Knowledge Base" link and then select "Respondus LockDown Browser" as the product. If your problem is with a webcam, select "Respondus Monitor" as your product
• If you're still unable to resolve a technical issue with LockDown Browser, go to support.respondus.com and select "Submit a Ticket". Provide detailed information about your problem and what steps you took to resolve it

Readings follow the schedule below:

Course Description:  Identify elements of firewall design, types of security threats and responses to security attacks. Use best practices to design, implement, and monitor a network security plan. Examine security incident postmortem reporting and ongoing network security activities.

Course Rationale
            To introduce students to a broad range of firewall-related topics including: the commands required to setup a firewall, implement basic firewall security, establish a VPN, web security, and create in-depth defensive network perimeters.

Lectures over each Chapter will follow the following schedule:

Course Description:  Identify elements of firewall design, types of security threats and responses to security attacks. Use best practices to design, implement, and monitor a network security plan. Examine security incident postmortem reporting and ongoing network security activities.

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
 

1. Identify and assess current and anticipated security risks and vulnerabilities
2. Develop a network security plan and policies
3. Configure and maintain Cisco ASA 5505 to meet requirements outlined in security policies
4. Configure dynamic and static network address translation
5. Create ACLs to filter traffic through the firewall
6. Establish a VPN to allow IPSec remote access traffic
7. Filter web content
8. Protect network from internal and external threats
9. Control enterprise network traffic
10. Monitor, evaluate and test security conditions and environment
11. Monitor, report and resolve security problems