CNS 340 Fundamentals of Information Assurance (Formerly CNS 340)
Summary
This course is a survey of the fundamental elements of computer security and information assurance.
Topics may include confidentiality, integrity, and availability; security policies; authentication; access control; risk management; threat and vulnerability assessment; common attack/defense methods; ethical issues.
This class was formerly listed as CSC 390.
Texts
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Cert Guide
ISBN 13: 9780789751270
Information Security Principles and Practices, 2nd edition
ISBN 13: 9780789753250
Other books, articles and web-links will be recommended or supplied as appropriate.
Grading
The student's final grade will be based on a weighted average of the relevant exam scores, homework, individual projects, papers, and class participation.
Grading weights will be disclosed in the class syllabus that will be made available prior to the initial in-class session.
Assignment and final grades will be determined as follows:
92% - 100% A;
90% - 91% A-;
87% - 89% B+;
80% - 86% B;
77% - 79% B-;
70% - 76% C;
67% - 69% C-;
60% - 66% D;
0 % - 60% F.
Specific class participation activities for DL students will be outlined during each relevant session.
Class Policies
1. No makeup exams will be given. 2. Homework assignments must be turned in on time on the day of class when the assignment is due via D2L or as instructed per the assignment's posted requirements. Late assignments will be docked two letter grades if turned in during the first week after the initial due date. Thereafter, late homework responses will be docked an additional letter grade for each week that the assignment response is turned in late. For example, an assignment response that was turned in within the first week beyond the initial due date will receive a grade of 'C'if the on-time response had been appraised to have garnered a grade of 'A'. For each week thereafter when the assignment was turned in, the 'C' grade will be reduced by another letter grade. 3. No laptop use or internet browsing allowed while the class is in session unless specifically authorized or requested by the instructor for a specific class session.
Topics:
- Introductions
- Class Introduction; Recent Developments in computer security & information assurance?
For the remainder of the sessions, please refer to the syllabus made available at the first class session and subsequently available via the class website.
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course
content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The
evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely
separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you
have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.
All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.
Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that
you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296