KOLEHIYO NG SUBIC

Subic Zambales

Program: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Course Title: Fundamentals of Information Assurance and Security

Course Code:

Course Description:

This course examines fundamentals of network security involved in creating and managing secure computer
network environments. Both hardware and software topics are considered, including authentication methods, remote
access, network security architectures and devices, cryptography, forensics and disaster recovery plans.

Course Learning Outcomes:

After studying all materials and resources presented in the course, the student will be able to:
1. Determine the factors involved in a computer and network security strategy.
2. Explain denial-of-service (DOS) attacks.
3. Explain how a computer virus works and what it does.
4. Identify the major components used in a distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attack.
5. Create strong passwords and store them securely.
6. Explain the Kerberos authentication process.
7. Compare, contrast, and determine the best use of Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS), Terminal
Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS, Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), Layer 2 Tunneling
Protocol (L2TP), Secure Socket Shell (SSH), and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec).
8. Compare and contrast the different types of technology used to secure a network connected through a router.
9. Explain how digital certificates are created and why they are used.
10. List the major attacks used against encrypted data.
11. Explain the actions that can be taken to counter the dangers posed by email hoaxes and spam.
12. Explain the protocols related to web security and how to implement security on a web server.
13. Conduct a wireless site survey.
14. Identify some of the major characteristics of intrusion detection and intrusion prevention products.
15. Explain biometric authentication and processes and their strengths and weaknesses.
16. Create a detailed disaster security plan.
17. Complete an individual or group case study to conduct a threat analysis.

Grading Rubrics:
Category DESCRIPTION PERCENTAGE OF GRADE
Class Participation Class/Online Students. - Participation 12%
in class discussions will be measured
by students actively asking questions
and offering comments relevant to the
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day’s topic or by the instructor asking

student
Homework Choose and answer one
“Project/Homework” topic from the
week’s discussion. • Written
12%
summaries should BE IN paragraphs
and no more than one page; submit as
.pdf as the preferred format
Output/Presentation All students must present one of their
weekly Project/Homework topics as a
class discussion • This is discussion
only – no other presentation materials
are required • Online students may
present either by posting a sound or 16%
video recording • Students must sign
up in advance for the week to present
– a link to sign-up will be provided by
the instructor • Due in class of week
selected by student
Prelim Multiple Choice based exam 20%
Midterm Multiple Choice based exam 20%
Finals Multiple Choice based exam 20%

Learning Module:
TOPICS
WEEK MATERIALS/RESOURCES LEARNING TASK
COVERED/LECTURE
-Introduction PowerPoint Presentation -Discussion Post
-Why Study Information Video (Online Class)
1 Security? (Chapter 1) Project/Homework
Information Security Principles (Online and In-Class)
of Success (Chapter 2)
-Certification Programs and the PowerPoint Presentation -Discussion Post
Common Body of Knowledge Video (Online Class)
2 (Chapter 3) Project/Homework
- Governance and Risk (Online and In-Class)
Management (Chapter 4)
3 -Security Architecture and PowerPoint Presentation -Discussion Post
Design (Chapter 5) Video (Online Class)
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-Business
Continuity Planning and
Disaster Recovery Planning
(Chapter 6)
-Law, Investigations, and PowerPoint Presentation
Ethics (Chapter 7)
4
-Physical Security Control
(Chapter 8)
5
-Operations Security (Chapter
9)
-Access Control Systems and
Methodology (Chapter 10)
6 -Cryptography (Chapter 11)
-Telecommunications,
Network, and Internet Security
7 (Chapter 12)
-Software Development
Security (Chapter 13)
-Securing the Future (Chapter
14)
8 -Special Topics
-Special Topics
9 Project/Homework
-Special Topics
10
Final Exam/Final Class
11
Project/Homework
(Online and In-Class)
Prelim
-Discussion Post
Video (Online Class)
Project/Homework
(Online and In-Class)
PowerPoint Presentation -Discussion Post
Video (Online Class)
Project/Homework
(Online and In-Class)
PowerPoint Presentation -Discussion Post
Video (Online Class)
Project/Homework
(Online and In-Class)
Midterm
PowerPoint Presentation -Discussion Post
Video (Online Class)
Project/Homework
(Online and In-Class
PowerPoint Presentation -Discussion Post
Video (Online Class)
Project/Homework
(Online and In-Class
PowerPoint Presentation -Discussion Post
Video (Online Class)
(Online and In-Class
PowerPoint Presentation -Discussion Post
Video (Online Class)
Project/Homework
(Online and In-Class
PowerPoint Presentation -Discussion Post
Video (Online Class)
Project/Homework
(Online and In-Class
Final Exam
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Prepared by:

BARTOLOME H, JAVILLONAR JR.

Instructor

Approved:

JENNIFER M. ASUNCION, MBA

Chairperson , CSD