Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines
• Computer Security Fundamentals
• Computer Threats and Vulnerabilities
• Network Security
• Network Defense
• Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Security Products and Websites
• Encryption
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Outline best practices using National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines and other best
practices to employ the physical security of network infrastructure components
2. Develop backup/recovery procedures to provide for data security
3. Use network operating system features to implement network security
4. Identify computer and network threats and vulnerabilities and methods to prevent their effects
5. Use tools to enhance network security
6. Use encryption techniques to protect network local and distributed systems data.
Methods of Assessment:
• Individual Projects
• Group Projects
• Lab Assignments
• Tests and Quizzes
• Final Exam
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
• Ciampa, Mark. CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals,6th Edition, Cengage, ISBN: 978-1-337-
28878-1 or other suitable Security textbook.
• USB Flash Drive
Online classes: webcam and internet access
Suggested Course Maximum:
20
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
• Computer (64 bit CPU) equipped with 12 GB RAM or more (running virtual machines), graphics card capable of
supporting virtual machines, 19” or better monitor, and removable hard drive (500 GB or better) for each student and
same for instructor.
• Instructor’s machine needs 2 network interface cards (one to connect to WCJC network and one to connect to student
pcs). And Data projector
• Cat 5 network cable, RJ-45 jacks and crimper for each student and 2 cable tester
• Router and cables to separate class from WCJC network
