ISA562 Information Security Theory/Practice
Summer 2014
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor: |
Dr. Avinash Srinivasan |
O ce: |
ENGR 5337 |
Phone: |
703-993-1773 |
E-mail: |
asriniv5 AT gmu dot edu |
O ce Hours: |
MW 3:00 - 3:45pm; or by appointment |
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COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: |
Information Security Theory/Practice |
Course Number: |
ISA562 |
Section: |
A01 |
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LECTURE INFORMATION |
Building: |
Planetary Hall |
Room: |
124 |
Day: |
MTWR |
Time: |
4:00 PM - 6:40 PM |
Credits: |
3 |
Semester Dates: |
May 19 { June 27 |
Reading Day: |
June 25 |
Midterm Exam: |
June 05 |
Final Exam: |
June 26 |
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TA INFORMATION: None
FIRM PREREQUISITES
INFS 501 Discrete and Logical Structures for Information Systems or equivalent; INFS 515 Computer Organization or equivalent; INFS 519 Program Design and Data Structures or equivalent SWE 510 Object-Oriented Programming in Java or equivalent OR Instructor/Program Director Permission
TEXTBOOK
Title: |
Computer Security: Art and Science |
Author: |
Matt Bishop |
Publisher: |
Addison-Wesley, 1st edition (2002) |
ISBN: |
0201440997 |
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ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is a technical introduction to the theory and practice of information security, which serves as the rst security course for the MS-ISA degree, is required as a prerequisite for all subsequent ISA courses (at the 600 and 700 levels) and subsumes most topics covered by the CISSP examination. Also serves as an entry-level course available to non-ISA students, including MS-CS, MS-IS, and MS-SWE students.
COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, students will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of information security and an ability to apply them in practice to provide the core security require- ments - Con dentiality, Integrity, and Availability, as well as additional security requirements including Non-repudiation.
COURSE GRADING POLICY
You will be graded on a total of 500 points.
200 points |
Assignments |
125 points |
Midterm Exam |
175 points |
Final exam |
Semester letter grade will be calculated using the scale below:
490 |
A+ |
465 |
A |
450 |
A- |
435 |
B+ |
420 |
B |
400 |
B- |
350 |
C |
349 |
F |
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Late submissions will not be accepted for any homework assignments unless otherwise I have announced a deadline extension to all students in class.
COURSE POLICY
If you must miss the midterm or the nal exam then you must provide a written, veri able excuse that are beyond your control. In certain rare cases you may be able to makeup, if reason for missing is genuine and veri able. Reasons such as tra c, alarm, weather, family reunion, etc., are NOT acceptable.
COURSE OUTLINE (TENTATIVE)
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Lecture # |
Topic(s) Covered |
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May 19 |
Lec-1 |
Course Introduction |
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May 20 |
Lec-2 |
Chapter-1: An Overview of Computer Security |
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May 21 & 22 |
Lec-3 & 4 |
Chapter-2: Access Control Matrix |
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May 26 |
Lec-5 |
NO CLASS - Memorial Day |
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May 27 & 28 |
Lec-6 & 7 |
Chapter-4: Security Policies |
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May 29 |
Lec-8 |
Chapter-5: Con dentiality Policies |
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June 02 |
Lec-9 |
Chapter-6: Integrity Policies |
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June 03 |
Lec-10 |
Chapter-7: Hybrid Policies |
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June 04 |
Lec-11 |
Chapter-7: Hybrid Policies |
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Midterm Review |
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June 05 |
Lec-12 |
Midterm Exam |
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June 09 |
Lec-13 |
Chapter-9: Basic Cryptography |
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June 10 |
Lec-14 |
Chapter-9: Basic Cryptography |
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Solutions to Midterm Exam |
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June 11 & 12 |
Lec-15 & 16 |
Chapter-10: Key Management |
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June 16 & 17 |
Lec-17 & 18 |
Chapter-11: Cipher Techniques |
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June 18 |
Lec-19 |
Chapter-12: Authentication |
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June 19 & 23 |
Lec-20 & 21 |
Chapter-15: Access Control Mechanisms |
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June 24 |
Lec-22 |
Final Exam Review |
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IMPORTANT NOTES
1.Exams are closed book, closed notes. Instructor may provide necessary information as handouts when appropriate. You are NOT allowed to bring any formula (equations) or cheat sheets on the exam.
2.Honor code violation on homework assignments will result in an \F" grade on the corre- sponding homework and referral to honor committee.
3.Honor code violation on the midterm exam will result in an \F" grade on the exam and referral to honor committee.
4.Honor code violation on the nal exam will result in an \F" grade on the exam and referral to honor committee.
5.You are required to use your mason email to communicate with me. This is very important to protect your privacy. For more information, please visit http://registrar.gmu.edu/privacy/
6.CS Dept. Honor Code: http://cs.gmu.edu/wiki/pmwiki.php/HonorCode/HomePage
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
Use of electronic devices are strictly restricted to referring to course material including lecture slides posted on blackboard. Electronic devices are limited to tablets and laptops. Cell phones cannot be used in place of laptops and tablets to access course material during lecture.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a documented learning disability or other conditions that may a ect academic performance you should make sure the necessary documentation is on le with the O ce of Disability Services (SUB I, Rm. 222; 993-2474; www.gmu.edu/student/drc) to determine the accommodations you need. Talk with me to discuss your accommodation needs but any ar- rangements necessary have to be made via the ODS.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
University Catalog: |
http://catalog.gmu.edu/ |
University Policies: |
http://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/ |
University Libraries: |
http://library.gmu.edu/ |
The Writing Center: |
http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/ |
Religious Holidays: |
http://ulife.gmu.edu/calendar/religious-holiday-calendar/ |
Diversity Statement: |
http://ctfe.gmu.edu/professional-development/mason-diversity-statement/ |
Academic Calendar: |
http://registrar.gmu.edu/calendars/ |
Final Exam Schedule: |
http://registrar.gmu.edu/calendars/2014spring/exams/ |
Honor Code: |
http://oai.gmu.edu/the-mason-honor-code/ |
Disability Center: |
http://ods.gmu.edu/ |
Counseling and |
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Psychological Services: |
http://caps.gmu.edu/ |
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