DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING

IT 2700: Information Security

Spring 2024 Schedule

This class meets TTh 12pm-1:15pm in Smith 107

The readings will come from the course textbook, CompTIA Security+, Get Certified Get Ahead SYO-601 Study Guide by Darril Gibson, ISBN 979-8748708180. Some supplemental online resources may be used. Many instructional videos will come from https://www.professormesser.com. Additional supplemental online resources may be used. Check with Canvas for other assignments.

This schedule is subject to change.

Week of Readings Quiz/Exam, Holidays
Jan 7 01 - Mastering Security Basics
Jan 14 10 - Understanding Cryptography and PKI Quiz (Ch 1)
Jan 21 10 - Understanding Cryptography and PKI Quiz (Ch 10)
Jan 28 Review EXAM 1 (Ch 1,10)
Feb 4 02 - Understanding Identity and Access Management
Feb 11 03 - Exploring Network Technologies and Tools Quiz (Ch 2)
Feb 18 04 - Securing Your Network Quiz (Ch 3)
Feb 25 Review Quiz (Ch 4), EXAM 2 (Ch 2,3,4)
Mar 3 05 - Securing Hosts and Data
Mar 10 Spring Break
Mar 17 06 - Comparing Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Common Attacks, 07 - Protecting Against Advanced Attacks Quiz (Ch 5)
Mar 24 Review Exam 3 (Ch 5,6,7), Quiz (Ch 6, 7)
Mar 31 08 - Using Risk Management Tools, 09 - Implementing Controls to Protect Assets
Apr 7 11 - Implementing Policies to Mitigate Risks Quiz (Ch 9)
Apr 14 Review EXAM 4 (Ch 8,9,11), Quiz (Ch 11)
Apr 21 Comprehensive Review, Take CompTIA Security+ Exam CompTIA Security+ Exam
May 2 Final Exam May 2nd @ 11am CompTIA Exam must be passed before Finals!

Last Updated 01/04/2024