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 Course Description This course will deal with the proper planning for and initial implementation of an Information Security program. The topics included would be: security planning and policies, risk analysis, program accreditation, systems lifecycle management, contingency planning, physical security measures, personal security practices and procedures, software security, network security, administrative controls, crypto security. (Formerly BMIS 341, CSCI 351)

Requisites Prerequisites

CSIS 340

 Rationale In order for students to fully grasp information systems security, they must have a thorough understanding of system capabilities, functionality, and how to best protect the system. Operation of a healthy organization requires reliable business processes that protect information, legal compliance, and keep costs low. Properly designed and implemented information security policies and frameworks mitigate risks that increase with the expansion of global interactivity and connectivity. To mitigate these risks, security plans must be implemented, audited, and maintained.

 Measurable Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

A. Evaluate the key components of information security policy planning guidelines. B. Evaluate information security policy regulations and framework. C. Analyze industry specific sector requirements pertinent to policy development. D. Select current business information security policies to obtain best practices. E. Apply guidelines and best practices during the development of a security policy.

 Course Resources Required Resources

The resources below are provided in the course at no cost to the student. However, if the student prefers a physical copy of the resources, he or she may purchase them through the Liberty University Online bookstore (http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm), MBS Direct. The purchase of physical copies is optional.

Gregory, P.H. (2015). CISSP Guide To Security Essentials (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Online · School of Business · Business Management Information Systems

Information Security Planning CSIS-341 Summer B 2019 Section B01 05/13/2019 to 07/05/2019 Modified 05/03/2019

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Walker, M. (2017). CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Bundle (3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.

Additional Materials for Learning

A. Computer with a minimum of 20GB of free hard disk space and basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Office D. Blackboard recommended browsers (https://liberty.service-now.com/kb_view.do?

sys_kb_id=38a8e4bd75c210c0b9a9ec15cb9606a2) E. Formatting Information: https://www.liberty.edu/online/writing-center/ (https://www.liberty.edu/online/writing-center/)

 Course Assignments

Textbook readings Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.

Discussion Board Forums (5) Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will participate in weekly activities by researching and addressing the topics provided for each module. During the weekly Discussion Board Forum assignments on information security planning, the student will post 1 thread and 2 replies.

Projects (7) The student will implement practical hands-on learning skills into a virtualized server environment. Each project is intended to deliver a unique learning experience designed to engage the student to apply the theory learned throughout the module/week into a practical research-based learning environment.

In order to utilize this implementation, a minimum of 25 GB of available hard disk space, with at least 512 MB RAM, and running at least an Intel (or equivalent) 1 GHz processor, which supports virtualization technologies, is required. It is recommended that the system consist of a multi-core processor running a 64-bit Operating System environment.

Mid-Term Research Paper (1) In Module/Week 4, the student is asked to write a paper which provides a comprehensive reflection of the learning objectives and concepts addressed in the course so far.

Final Research Paper (1) In Module/Week 8, the student will prepare a research paper that is designed to provide a comprehensive learning approach where the student can utilize the information learned throughout the course and apply it in a practical and theoretical manner.

 Course Grading

Course Requirements Checklist 10

Discussion Board Forums (5 at 25 pts ea)

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Projects (7 at 50 pts ea) 350

Mid-Term Research Paper (1 at 225 pts) 235

Final Research Paper (1 at 290 pts) 290

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 Course Policies Quizzes/Tests/Exams

For timed quizzes/tests/exams, the student is required to complete the quiz/test/exam within the assigned time. For the student who exceeds this time limit, a penalty of 1 point will be deducted for each minute, or part thereof, he/she exceeds the assigned time limit.

 Policies

Late Assignment Policy Course Assignments, including discussion boards, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.

Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive a 10% deduction. 2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive a 20% deduction. 3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted. 4. Group projects, including group discussion board threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due

date.

Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.

Instructor Feedback and Response Time Responses to student emails will be provided within 36 hours and assignment feedback will be given within 5 days from the assignment due date.

Disability Assistance Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Online Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu for accommodations. Such accommodations require appropriate documentation of your condition. For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process, including how to request an accommodation, please visit www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport. Requests for accommodations not related to disabilities or pregnancy must be directed to the Registrar’s Office, which generally handles medical needs support.

If you have a complaint related to disability discrimination or an accommodation that was not provided, you may contact ODAS or the Office of Equity and Compliance by phone at (434) 592-4999 or by email at equityandcompliance@liberty.edu. Click to see a full copy of Liberty’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy or the Student Disability Grievance Policy and Procedures.

Course Attendance In an effort to comply with U.S. Department of Education policies, attendance is measured by physical class attendance or any submission of a required assignment within the enrollment dates of the course (such as examinations, written papers or projects, any discussion board posts, etc.) or initiating any communication with one’s professor regarding an academic subject. More