Description

This course is intended to provide an introduction to computer systems with an emphasis on security. Topics include basic architecture of computers and operating systems, command line interface, networking concepts, and security fundamentals.

Text Book

Computer Security Fundamentals,Chuck Easttom, Prentice Hall, 0-13-171129-6

Lecture notes and sources as provided by the Instructor.

Objectives

• Use numbering systems such as binary, octal, and hexadecimal
• Explain the conceptual architecture of computers
• Use basic commands on the Windows command line
• Explain the purpose and describe the layers of the TCP/IP model
• Describe the use and operation of networking protocols including
  Ethernet, IP, TCP, ARP, HTTP, FTP, DHCP, and DNS
• Use tools to alter the behavior of networking protocols
• Describe the architecture of the Internet including the flow of
  messages from host to host
• Configure a small network
• Describe techniques used to compromise networks and computers
• Describe the tools necessary to protect computers against malware
• Learn firewall concepts and use the Windows firewall to protect a PC
• Learn techniques to protect privacy of personal information

Assessment of performance will be determined by in-class assignments, quizzes, mid-term examination, and a final examination. The quizzes consist of between 5 and 15 multiple-choice questions and problems. The final examination consists of between 50 to 80 multiple choice questions. Exam questions and problems are derived from the the text book and lectures.

Note: not all lecture material can be found in the book. Hence attendance is an important component in achieving a good grade.

The in-class assignments consist of hands-on projects which must be demonstrated to the Instructor. In many cases, special equipment and setup is required for these projects thus in-class projects may not be made up. If a student misses an in-class project that student will receive a grade of zero for that project.

Week	Date (Mon)	Date (Wed)	Chapter	Topic	Examination	Lab Project	Readings
1	Jan 8	Jan 10		Number Systems Data Representation		1. Number Conversion 2. Creating a Numbering System	From Letters and Number to Sound and Vision ASCII and Extended ASCII Table Data Representation and Number Systems
	Jan 15			Martin Luther King Holiday, no classes
2	Jan 22	Jan 17		Computer Architecture Operating Systems File Systems		03-System Configuration	Structure of a CPU What is a Bus? Superscalar CPU How a hard disk works How caching works How virtual memory works How multitasking works at the hardware level About CPU cache RAM NTFS File System NTFS and FAT File Systems Explained
	Jan 22			Last day to drop with a refund.   Click here for more information
3	Jan 29	Jan 24		The Command Line Sharing Resources	Quiz 1: weeks 1 - 2 topics	04-Sharing Resources 05-The Command Line	Learning MS-DOS Basics - A Tutorial Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS Tutorials Windows XP Home Edition: Sharing Disks and Folders Windows XP Professional File Sharing How to configure file sharing in Windows XP File Sharing
4	Feb 5	Jan 31	2	Networking Fundamentals OSI Model Networking Media		06-Networking Services	Well-known TCP ports Help with network commands 100Base-T Make your own cables
5	Feb 12	Feb 7		Datalink Technology:    Ethernet    Wireless    Broadband	Quiz 2: weeks 3 - 4 topics	07-Switched Lans	IEEE Organizational Unit Identifiers LANTRONIX: Networking Basics Ethernet description (a bit old but principles still apply) Ethernet Tutorial at about.com
6	Feb 19	Feb 14	2	Understanding the Internet TCP/IP Fundamentals		08-IP Fundamentals	Hobbes Internet Timeline Cisco: TCP/IP Tutorial Introduction to TCP/IP (a bit old) An Overview of TCP/Ip Protocols
	Feb 20			Last day to withdraw without the signature of the Instructor. Click here for more information
				Winter Break: February 26 through March 4
7	Mar 5	Feb 21	2	Introduction to the Internet Protocol (IP) Subnet Addressing	Mid-term	09-Subnet 1 10-Subnet 2	IANA: Well Know Port Numbers TCP/IP Protocols
8	Mar 12	Mar 7		Introduction to the Transport Control Protocol (TCP) DHCP and DNS Ping, Trace Route		11-TCP 11-DNS	Transport Layer Protocols
9	Mar 19	Mar 14	2	Routing Fundamentals		12-Routing
10	Mar 26	Mar 21	1/3	Make sure that you are reading the chapter(s) in the text book in addition to reviewing the lecture notes. Introduction to Security Assessing a System Student Opinion Questionnaires	Quiz 3: weeks 7 - 9 topics	13-Reconnaissance	Home Users Underestimate Threats Symantec Internet Security Threat Report 2005 Benchmark Study of Corporate Privacy Practices Port Assignment
11	Apr 2	Mar 28	4/5	Malware (Worms, Viruses, and Trojan Horses) Denial of Service Attacks Student Opinion Questionnaires		14-DoS Attack	Is My Computer a Zombie?
12	Apr 9	Apr 4	7	Privacy and Anonymity		15-Spyware
13	Apr 16	Apr 11/td>	6/12	Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems Windows XP Security Features	Quiz 4: weeks 10 - 12 topics	16-Firewall 17-XP Lockdown
	Apr 16			Last Day to Withdraw or Change Credit or Audit Status With Instructor Signature
14	Apr 23	Apr 18		Registry Editing		18-Registry Editing
15	Apr 30	Apr 25			Final Exam