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 An Overview of IE 4382/5382 Cybersecurity for Information Systems Susan D. Urban, Ph.D Department of Industrial Engineering Texas Tech University Lubbock,

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1  An Overview of IE 4382/5382 Cybersecurity for Information Systems Susan D. Urban, Ph.D Department of Industrial Engineering Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas susan.urban@ttu.edu This research was supported by the National Science Foundation (Grant No.1241735). Opinions, findings, and conclusions/recommendations are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF. 5/1/15TTU Faculty Workshop on Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure 1

2 Cybersecurity for Information Systems  A core course in the Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure certificate program  Covers a wide breadth of practices for assuring information systems security  Fundamentals of Information Systems Security, by D. Kim and M. Solomon, Jones & Bartlett, Information Systems Security & Assurance Series, 2014.  Covers the seven domains of the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC) 2 TTU Faculty Workshop on Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure5/1/15 2

3 Seven Domains of an IT Infrastructure From Fundamentals of Information Systems Security, D. Kim and E. Solomon, 2 nd Edition, Jones and Bartlett, 2014. TTU Faculty Workshop on Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure5/1/15 3

4 Topics Covered  Access Controls  Security Operations and Administration  Auditing, Testing, and Monitoring  Risk, Response, and Recovery  Cryptography  Networks and Telecommunications  Malicious Code and Activity  IS Standards, Education, Certifications, and Laws TTU Faculty Workshop on Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure5/1/15 4

5 Additional Topics Covered  Case Studies  TJX Case, Maroochy Water Breach, Stuxnet, Other high- profile cases, Current events  Biometrics  Legal Issues  Freedom of Information Act, Einstein NIS, US Patriot Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act  Compliance Laws  Federal Information Systems Management Act, Gramm- Leach –Bliley Act, Sarbannes-Oxley Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act TTU Faculty Workshop on Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure5/1/15 5

6 Virtual Security Cloud Lab  Hands-on lab in a cloud computing environment using cutting edge technology  Students can test their skills with realistic security scenarios that they will encounter in their careers  The mock IT infrastructure was designed to mimic a real-world IT infrastructure consisting of the seven domains of a typical IT infrastructure  Each lab provides learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, evaluation criteria, and lab assessment questions TTU Faculty Workshop on Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure5/1/15 6

7 VSCL Mock IT Infrastructure From Fundamentals of Information Systems Security, D. Kim and E. Solomon, 2 nd Edition, Jones and Bartlett, 2014. TTU Faculty Workshop on Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure5/1/15 7

8 VSCL Lab Topics  Performing Reconnaissance and Probing Using Common Tools  Performing a Vulnerability Assessment  Enabling Windows Active Directory and User Access Controls  Using Group Policy Objects and MS Baseline Security Analyzer for Change Control  Performing Packet Capture and Traffic Analysis  Implementing a Business Continuity Plan TTU Faculty Workshop on Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure5/1/15 8

9 VSCL Topics  Using Encryption to Enhance Confidentiality and Integrity  Performing a Website and Database Attack by Exploiting Identified Vulnerabilities  Eliminating Threats with a Layered Security Approach  Implementing an Information Systems Security Policy  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH6agAr2WKg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH6agAr2WKg TTU Faculty Workshop on Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure5/1/15 9

10 Assessment Activities  Exams  Virtual Cloud Labs  Lab deliverables and assessment worksheets  Students present lab deliverables and assessment  In-class, team-led discussions of case studies and related topics  Information systems security policy project  Graduate research papers and presentations TTU Faculty Workshop on Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure5/1/15 10


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