CISS 341 Implementing Windows Operating System Security

                                     

 

Instructor: Kevin M. Anderson, MBA, MCT, MCSE, MCDBA, MCP + I, CCAI, CCNA, CNE, Security +, N+, Inet +, A+, CIW  Associate                                                             

Office: B229                                                        Course Website: http://www.someprofs.org

Office Phone:  (916)650-2926                             Instructor Website: http://www.scc.losrios.edu/~andersk                                                    

Office Hours:   Mon 6PM to 7PM Online

                         Tues 9PM to 10PM

                         Wed 6PM to 7PM and 9PM to 10PM

                         Thurs 9PM to 10PM                                            Email: andersk@scc.losrios.edu                     

  

 Mandatory Orientation: Monday, August 24, 2009 at 7:00-7:50pm in B103.

Units: 3 Credit units

Prerequisite: None                                                                                                                                      

Course Advisory: Advisory: CISC 320 and CISS 310; with a grade of "C" or better

Acceptable for credit: CSU

Course Description As organizations increasingly come to rely on Windows-based networks, it is essential that system administrators have a complete understanding of the security models integral to Windows Server and Workstation. This course will provide in-depth explanations of operating system security features as well as step-by-step configuration guides for proper operating system configuration. It also provides the knowledge and skills students will need to know in order to maintain the integrity, authenticity, availability and privacy of data.

What you need to take this course:

1.     Textbook: Guide to Operating Systems Security, Palmer; Course Technology, ISBN: 0-619-16040-3  You will not be able to complete this course without a textbook.

2.     You must have access to a computer with Internet access. The course materials are only accessible online by logging in to http://www.someprofs.org – using your student identification number without using “W” is required. Most of the assignments and projects require you to research topics using the World Wide Web. If you do not own a computer with Internet access, the computer labs on campus will be open during this semester.  Here is a link to the SCC Computer lab that shows times, and days it is available: http://busdiv.scc.losrios.edu/stre_lab.html 

3.     You must have a working e-mail account.  If not already done, activate your Los Rios iMail account – you should already have one assigned, and will need it for this course. This is free to currently enrolled students at SCC.  You will receive user information to log into the course in your imail account.  To activate your imail account go here: https://imail.losrios.edu/  you can have your Imail account forward email to your current email account.  To do this click on Preferences located on the left-hand side of the screen, then click on Forwarding your Imail to set this up.

o    Because of e-mail viruses, I do not accept e-mail from unknown sources. Therefore, all e-mail messages must include the subject CISS 341 and your full name typed in the message, or the e-mail may be ignored. 

o    It’s impossible for Prof. Anderson to be familiar with every e-mail software application on the market, so please don’t ask for technical assistance.

4.     You must check your e-mail account regularly throughout the course, I recommend checking your email a minimum of four times each week. Official announcements will be made by e-mail or on the course web site at http://www.someprofs.org/moodle

5.     All work submitted must be typed and submitted through the course website.  It is your responsibility to ensure that I can open the files you send.  Your work must be compatible with Microsoft Office 2003 applications.  Some labs will require you to paste screen shots into a MS Word document.

      The Microsoft Office Suite can be purchased relatively inexpensively at this website http://www.collegesoftware.org/
This web site and the software they sell is sponsored by the Foundation for California Community Colleges.

           If you would prefer not to spend any money, you can download the OpenOffice Suite for free at; http://www.openoffice.org  OpenOffice is 99%+ compatible with all MS Office applications, and best of all, it’s FREE. You will have to make sure that you save the document you submit in Word document format.   I have step by step instructions on the course website if you have any trouble.  If you use Open Office you will need to save your work in Word 2000/XP format.

6.     Supplies:  HD floppy disks or adequate storage space on a hard drive or USB drive.

7.     In this course you will need access to computers with Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.  You will need    

      administrative rights to perform lab assignments.        

This can be accomplished by:

·         Using computers in the B151 lab where students can check out hard drives.

·         Students setting up their own computers to do lab work.

·         Students using virtualization software such as VMware server, Virtual PC or other virtualization software.  I will have more about this on the course website.  I will not however be able to troubleshoot virtualization software issues on student computers.

Moodle : In this course we will be using a course management tool called Moodle.  The Someprofs.org web site will be where you will take online quizzes, obtain copies of assignments, a copy of the course outline, etc.  The course uses a weekly format to make it simple to see what readings, and assignments are due.  There is a Calendar that shows the due dates for assignments, and you will also see an Upcoming Events block that shows the assignment due dates.  An easy way to keep track of assignments is by clicking on the Assignments link and you will see all of the assignments and their due dates.  I recommend clicking on the Assignments link and then printing the information.

To connect to the course web site you will need to use a web browser like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.  The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for the web site is: http://www.someprofs.org

Initial Course Requirements and Submittals:

Within the first 2 days of class, all students are required to perform the following requirements:

1. Activate your Los Rios iMail account:  It is required that all students activate their iMail account during the first 2 days of class. This E-mail address will be used for all communications from your professor for this class.  If you want your mail forwarded to another E-mail address, you can change it in the iMail system.  See the following link for instructions and more information about iMail. http://scc.losrios.edu/~andersk/online_orientation_moodle.htm

Activate your iMail account here:  https://imail.losrios.edu/

2. Syllabus and Online Orientation document: This course syllabus and the online orientation document must be read carefully and in their entirety -- they contain important information about the course content, policies and procedures. The online orientation document is located at: http://wserver.scc.losrios.edu/~andersk/online_orientation_moodle.htm  and it may also be accessed from a link on my SCC home page at: http://scc.losrios.edu/~andersk  We will go over this at the orientation meeting as well, but if you don’t remember the information it is available on the course website.

3. Online Orientation Quiz: During the first 2 days of class, all students must take a short quiz to verify that you understand how to access the course materials and use the Moodle online course delivery system. The syllabus and course documents at the top of the course website have the information to answer the orientation quiz questions. The quiz is located on a link in the course website. NOTE: You must score at least 90% or better on the quiz, or it must be taken again. If this requirement is not completed within the first 2 days of the class, you may be dropped and a student from the wait list will be selected to take your place.

4. Practice Assignment.  There is a small practice assignment document on the course website.  You will need to fill out the document and then submit it through the proper assignment link on the course website.  The main purpose of this is to make sure everyone knows how to properly submit assignments before the first assignment is due.

THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE MANDATORY. If any of these requirements are not completed by the end of the first 2 days of class, you may be dropped and a student on the wait list will be selected to take your place.

 Assignments:  Assignment information will be on the Moodle Website. Although this is an online course, it is not self-paced.  All assignments will be due by 11:55Pm (midnight), Pacific Time, on the announced due date.   There will be quizzes on each chapter, lab assignments and a final exam.  Some lab assignments will require you to insert screen shots into a Word document.  Screen shots must be inserted as jpg files, part of the lab grade will be based on this.  If you don’t know how to do this, there are instructions in the course website.

Lab Assignments that will need to be uploaded to the online course site. You will submit assignments directly through assignment Links for each chapter.  After you submit an assignment through the link you should see “File uploaded Successfully”, if you don’t see that message upload the file again.  When saving files to send, add your last name, then first name at the beginning of the filename.  Example:  AndersonKevin_Chapter1Assignment.doc.  Since many people will be submitting the same assignment, it is important to differentiate each file with a unique identifier (your name).  Failure to do so may result in your file being overwritten by another student’s file.  Putting your name in the filename will be part of the grade for each assignment.  I have a document on the  course website about how to upload your assignments and know they have uploaded successfully.

Chapter Quizzes: For each chapter, you will complete a Quiz online. All chapter quizzes are available on the first day of the semester, and will stay available for the rest of the class session until a few days before the final.  If you have technical difficulties (such as losing your Internet connection) while taking a quiz, you may be “locked out” from taking that quiz.  Notify your instructor in an e-mail message if you are not able to take any open quiz. Please note that the instructor may not be immediately available, but will “unlock” the quiz as soon as possible.   Chapter Quizzes can only be taken one time.

Substitute Lab Assignment: There will be an assignment listed on Moodle that will take the place of a missed lab assignment if necessary.

Due Date Policy for Assignments and Exams: All homework, labs, quizzes and exams are due on or before their due date. Assignments turned in late for any reason will not be accepted for credit and will receive a grade of zero.

Checking Grades: It is your responsibility to check your grades, by checking the online grade book, and notify the instructor if an assignment you submitted has not been graded.  All grades will normally be posted in the grades area in Moodle within 4 days after the due date for the assignment.  If you submitted an assignment but do not see your grade posted within that time, please contact me immediately via E-mail. If you do not contact me within 1 week of the assignment due date to let me know there is a problem with a grade on an assignment the current grade in the grade book will stand.

How to reach me:  If you email me, remember to put CISS 341 and your name in the subject line of your email so that I can identify it quickly.  I will check my email Monday – Friday a few times between the hours of 9:00am – 4:00pm, excluding holidays.  Since generally I will not be checking my email or discussion boards after 4:00pm on Fridays, I recommend starting your assignments early, so that you will have time to ask questions.

Student Code of Conduct:

Academic Honesty Policy:  Students are required to do their own work on assignments and to work alone on exams.  Examples, and the consequences, of cheating are given below.  Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct in the Sacramento City College Student Guide for additional examples and information.

 

Cheating Examples (This is only a limited list of examples)

·         Obtaining answers from another student during an exam (in any form and with or without his/her knowledge).

·         Providing answers to another student during an exam (in any form), or answers to assignments.

·         Using material during an exam that is not allowed.

·         Copying of quiz or exam questions.

·         Plagiarism - to steal and use (the ideas or writings) of another) as one's own (from the American Heritage Dictionary).

 

Consequences of Cheating

If cheating is identified, all individuals involved will receive zero points for the assignment/quiz/exam.    All students involved in cheating will receive a grade of zero on any work in which cheating occurs.  The matter will be referred to the Business Division Dean and Campus Discipline Officer for appropriate action.

Collaboration:  Your work should be your own.  Another good rule of thumb is that if your hands touch the keyboard or mouse, it's your work. On the other hand, if someone is telling you what to type, it is their work, not yours.

 

Student Conduct:

  • Netiquette refers to the protocol to be followed when communicating with others on the Internet.
  • In this online course, this protocol applies to any course communication.
  • Be aware your professor has access to all activities that occur within Moodle.  The Student Code of Conduct must be followed by all students, for more information click on this link SCC Student Code of Conduct.  At the professor’s discretion, failure to engage in respectful and academically appropriate behavior (may result in you being denied access to your Moodle course (i.e., the equivalent of being asked to leave the classroom in an on-campus course).
  • Please, see the web link Netiquette made available in your Moodle course site.

In addition to the above, to provide quality education for all students, the integrity of the learning process must be maintained. It is important that all students understand exactly what is expected and what is considered inappropriate during the teaching/learning process.

Learning Accommodations:  If you are a student with a learning disability, a physical disability, or other special needs, please let me know as soon as possible if you need special accommodations.  These discussions are best handled during my office hours or by appointment.  All needs which have been verified through the disability centers on campus will be accommodated.

Class Drop Policy: If you miss 2 consecutive week's assignments, you will be dropped from the class. Note: If you are dropped from class after the last date to withdraw from a class, you will receive a final grade of "F".  Neither the instructor's signature nor approval is required to drop a class. Students should drop themselves "officially" through the online registration system, or they may receive an "F" in the class. Although I may drop students for not submitting work and/or participating, DO NOT assumes that the instructor will automatically drop you from the class roster. It is the student's sole responsibility to officially drop classes.

 

 

The final grade in this class will be based on the following

Percent                              Grade

90% - 100%                            A

80% -  89%                             B

70% - 79%                              C

60% - 69%                              D

0% - 59%                                F