1. Implementing Internet Security and Firewalls
CISS 330: Implementing Internet Security and Firewalls
8/29/2007
Implementing Internet Security and Firewalls
CISS 330 Orientation

2. Instructor: Buddy Spisak
Office Hours:
Mondays 6:30-7:40 p.m. in BS-143 (Mar. 16 to May 18, 2009)
I am also available through or you can chat with me using Microsoft’s Windows Messenger (when I am available).
Phone: (916) x14162 or (800) x14162
(put “CISS330” in the subject line). The turn around time for most is about one to two days. Be sure to include your name in each so that I can identify who you are and what the is about.
Course Web page:
Instructor Web page:
Microsoft Messenger: You can also add me to you contact list for Windows Messenger. You can use my address to find me.
CISS 330

3. Course Details Class Credits: 3 units Prerequisite: CISS 310
Lecture: Online
Lab Hours:
Tuesday 6:00 to 8:05 p.m.
Accepted for Credit: CSU
CISS 330

4. Required Textbook:
Guide to Firewall and Network Security: with Intrusion Dectection and VPNs, 2ed.
Authors:  Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord, Richard D. Austin, and Greg Holden
Publisher:  Course Technology
ISBN10: 
ISBN13:
CISS 330

5. Optional Materials:
3-1/2” floppies or a flash drive to store your work for the class.
CISS 330

6. Course Description:
With the increased connectivity to the Internet and the wide availability of automated cracking tools, organizations can no longer simply rely on operating system security to protect their valuable corporate data.  The firewall has emerged as a primary tool used to prevent unauthorized access.  Students will learn how to access to key services while maintaining your organization's security,  as well as how to implement firewall-to-firewall Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
CISS 330

7. Student Learning Outcomes and Course Objectives:
As a result of completing this course, you will be able to:
Describe the purpose and function of firewalls
Measure the benefits of securing external services
Demonstrate knowledge of protecting internal (IP) services from outside networks
Explain how to secure remote access
Interpret methods to manage a firewall
CISS 330

8. Student Obligations:
It is important that you understand what is expected of you in this course.
Refer to the Syllabus if you have any questions.
CISS 330

9. Attendance:
Since this course is an online-hybrid class, only attendance at the On-Campus Orientation on March 17, 2009 and the Final Exam on May 12, 2009 is necessary. There will be weekly lab time on campus, and it is up to you to complete the lab assignments during the lab time or at home.
Doing the labs themselves is not optional, but doing them at the college is.
I will be giving credit for students attending the lab On-Campus.
Typically each week we will be covering two chapters in your textbook.
Attendance for the On-Campus Final Exam is required. Photo identification is required at the time of the exam to verify your identity.
CISS 330

10. Quizzes:
Each week there will be a quiz that will test you on the material covered.
It is open book and open notes.
You can take the quiz multiple times to improve your score, but be aware that the questions may change each time you take quiz and that your last quiz score will be the one counted as your grade.
Each quiz is worth 30 points.
CISS 330

11. Desire 2 Learn (d2l):
I want everyone to take a pro-active approach to learning this material. This includes using the discussion feature d2l to ask questions and also answer other students’ questions. I will be posting questions to further your understanding of the material.
I expect each student to post at least two times per discussion item.
You can accomplish this task by asking questions about the current discussion topic or by responding to existing questions.
My expectation from you is that you will write at least two to three sentence responses that add substance to the discussion.
Each discussion assignment is worth 20 points.
CISS 330

12. Labs: We will be spending a lot of time working on lab activities.
You are responsible for making sure that your instructor receives your completed lab work.
The labs will consists of a combination of end-of-chapter questions, case studies, and activities.
Each lab assignment is worth 50 points.
CISS 330

13. Final Exam:
The final exam will consist of two parts. One part will be a hands-on practical demonstration of assigned tasks, and the other part will be an exam taken in d2l.
The final exam will be on Tuesday, May 12, 2009.
I will be having a review session the week before to help you.
CISS 330

14. Due Dates:
Unless noted, all assignments will be submitted in d2l under the “Dropbox” link.
If, for any reason, you cannot access d2l or are unable to submit the assignment on time, please it to me instead so that you are not penalized for being late.
Quizzes and discussion items cannot be taken past their due date.
If you miss a quiz and you want to make up points, you can take advantage of the extra credit assignments posted in d2l.
Everyone is welcome to work on the extra credit assignments. Typically, they are five to ten points each, depending on the difficulty of the assignment.
CISS 330

15. Late Work:
Unless noted all assignments are due on Monday by midnight each week.
I have identified the due dates in the course schedule.
Late work will be accepted ONLY if you have contacted me prior to the due date either by or voice mail.
In general, late work is due the next week, and no late assignments may be turned in after one week from the original due date regardless of the reason.
For every day an assignment is late, you will lose 10% of its grade.
CISS 330

16. Plagiarism Policy/Cheating:
It is inappropriate, and a violation of academic policy, to copy information from any source (including, but not limited to, textbooks, magazine articles, newspaper articles and Internet articles) without giving proper credit to the author by using standard quotation procedures such as in-line quotes, footnotes, endnotes, etc. Quotes may not exceed 25% of the assignment’s total length.
You will receive no credit (0 points) for any assignment that copies any material from any other source without giving proper credit to the author(s). Repeated offenders of this policy are subject to academic discipline as outlined in the polices published by the college.
Cheating:
Students who cheat will receive a failing grade for the course. (See CRC College Catalog, p. 37 or the Students Rights and Responsibilities page of the college website (
CISS 330

17. Honor Code
Academic integrity requires honesty, fairness, respect and responsibility. (See CRC Class Schedule Spring 2009, p. 26 or the Cosumnes River College Honor Code posted on the college website (
CISS 330

18. Dropping:
Students are responsible for dropping the course.
CISS 330

19. Email/Discussion Etiquette:
Every student will be required to have an account. If you do not have an account, the college provides free accounts for all current students. To activate your account, go to and follow the directions provided. 
I will not tolerate rude and demeaning comments or s to anyone in this class. Please keep your comments and s topic-related.
If I determine that a comment or to anyone else in the class is rude or demeaning, I will warn you once. If your behavior continues to be unacceptable, I will refer you to the administration of the college for disciplinary action.
CISS 330

20. Personal Belongings: No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.
All cell phones, beepers, pagers, etc. should be turned off or set to vibrate.
Any telephone calls need to be taken outside.
CISS 330

21. Disabilities:
If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me after class or contact the Office of Disabled Student Programs and Services at as soon as possible.
CISS 330

22. Online Course Responsibilities:
This course requires significant self-motivation. You must not get behind. Labs and weekly assignments can take up to eight hours to finish. Please don’t try to finish them in one day. Not all activities are created equal. Some may take a bit longer than others.
You would normally spend 3 hours per week in class for this course: a total of 54 hours. Allow yourself at least 8 hours per week to complete the activities online, including the time spent writing for online class discussion postings. You should plan additional time to read the textbook and study for the quizzes.
Some people believe this is a much easier way to study this subject than an on-campus framework because they love to read and avoid the parking problems. Others feel very intimidated at first. Be patient as you work your way through the activities.
CISS 330

23. Using Desire 2 Learn: How to log in:
You will not be able to participate in the online portion of your class using Los Rios Online until you have enrolled in your course through your college's registration system.
Students registered as of the first day of the term should already have Los Rios Online accounts and be linked to the classes in which they are enrolled.
To log on to your d2l account, open your web browser and go to the following URL:
Your User Name is the letter w followed by your Student ID# Example: w
Your default password is your birthday in the format: MMDDYYYY Example: Birthday is June 12, 1974 then password =
CISS 330

24. Approximate % the of Grade
Grading:
Course Topic
Points
Total
Approximate % the of Grade
Labs (6) 50
300 40
Orientation Quiz (1) 10 1
Quizzes (4) 30
120 16
Discsussions (6) 20
Final Exam (1)
200 27
Point System:
There are 750 total assigned points.
Grade Ranges:
A= , B= , C= , D= , F=0-449
CISS 330

25. Lecture/Lab Schedule:
Sample Schedule:
Day:
Lecture/Lab Schedule:
Assignment Due:
Due Date
(By Midnight):
Week 1
Tues.
(3/17)
Orientation and Introductions
Orientation DB
Orientation Quiz
Mon., 3/23
Ch 1: Intro. to Information Security
View the Online
Orientation
Ch 2. An introduction to Networking
Lab #1
Week 2
(3/24)
Ch 3: Security Policies, Standards, and Planning
DB #1
Mon. , 3/30
Ch 4: Finding Network Vulnerabilities
Lab Review #1
Lab #2
CISS 330

26. Conclusion:
Log into d2l and take the Orientation Quiz. It is due on Monday, March 23, 2009.
Go to the Discussion #1 and introduce yourself to the class.
Registered students for the class have access to d2l and can log into the campus network.
any questions you might have to me.
CISS 330