Information Systems Information Systems SecuritySecurityCourse Introduction

Syllabus Key PointsSyllabus Key PointsContact InformationCourse DescriptionStudent Learning OutcomesCourse AgendaTextbook & Course Web SiteGrading & Points DistributionAssignmentsExamsLate PolicyLab UseEmail Accounts

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Nature of the CourseNature of the Course

Non-technical Focus◦ Terminology, concepts and practices related to

information systems securityLabs and Projects

◦ Allow you to experiment with different kinds of tools available.

Homework Assignments & Reports ◦ Homework emphasizes key points and tasks

based on reading assignments.◦ Reports allow you to research additional topics

related to information security.

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Course StructureCourse Structure

Project-basedDesign and develop network test bedsUse test beds to try out different security methods and approaches

Research-orientedStudents will research and report on different aspects of security

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Textbook & Other Textbook & Other ReferencesReferences

TextbookPrinciples of Information Security, Third Edition, Michael E. Whitman and Herbert J. Mattord, Thomson Course Technology, 2009 - looks boring but is full of good advice

Online ReferencesCERT web site: http://www.cert.orgOther sites posted on course web site

Other Useful ReferencesGetting Started with Linux: Novell's Guide to CompTIA's Linux+, Novell & Jason Eckert, Thomson Course Technology, 2007

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Professional Work Habits and Professional Work Habits and EthicsEthics Attendance and Punctuality Attentiveness

◦ No web browsing ◦ No side discussions

Ethical Work◦ Most assignments will be done in teams.◦ Some assignments may be required to be completed

individually.◦ In all cases, turn in your own work and your own

conclusions. Work Quality

◦ Neatness, organization and timeliness count in grading◦ Especially important for project assignments and reports

Behavior and Language◦ Be respectful of other people.◦ No cursing, vulgarities, racial slurs, sexual innuendos, or

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UH Smoking PolicyUH Smoking Policy

No smoking in classrooms or buildings No smoking within 25 feet of doorways

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Purges for NonpaymentPurges for NonpaymentPurges for nonpayment were made before

classes start.◦ If you were dropped and have not already done so,

you must re-register for the course.◦ Drop notifications were sent to your UH email

address.There will be no more purges for nonpayment

after the beginning of classes.◦ If you do NOT want to take/pay for this class, you

MUST drop it. It will not happen automatically.

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HCC Wireless AccessHCC Wireless Access

Information about HCC wireless access:◦ http://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/itc/hotspot/

Configure your wireless card using the ◦ HCC SSID and ◦ WEP or WPA2 key

Log on to the HCC network using◦ your HCC account username and ◦ You HCC account password

Getting an HCC Account◦ You should already have an HCC account if you took ICS 100 or

ICS 101 at HCC◦ Otherwise, go to the HCC Computer Lab in Bldg 2 Rm 405

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Email ForwardingEmail Forwarding The default email address in this course is the UH

email address used in MyUH. To configure forwarding your email to a different

address: Login to your email account via UH Webmail:

https://mail.hawaii.edu/ Navigate to Options | Settings Enter desired email forwarding address in the Mail

Forwarding field. Save changes and exit.

Note: HCC Administration will send official announcments to your UH email address. So, it's very important that you forward or check email sent to that account regularly.

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Student InformationStudent Information

Introductions Who you are... What would you like to find out

about information security? Student Information Sheets Questions?

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AnswersAnswersPartner exercise in class: Go through the book preface and pick

out the most important advices from the author (who has 35 years of experience in security).

Save this file in your dropbox, bc we will get to it later in the semester.

Discuss your findings with your neighboring team.

*Report your findings to the whole class.

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