IST-456 MPS Online Security Management

Objectives understand issues, techniques and technologies for security management discuss system vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies understand role of security inspections, certification and accreditation Understand interactions between systems design, systems management, social factors and socio-political environment as pertains to security management Basic understanding of emerging ISO/IEC 27000 (ISMS) standards

Your Instructor Dr Gerry Santoro Founding Assoc. Prof. of IST 35+ years IT, network and security experience 301-J IST Building (814) 571-8306 (SMS is OK)

About your instructor Education Professional Experience BS – PSU 1976 (Business Economics) MSIS – Pitt 1983 PhD – PSU 1988 (Communication and Information Sciences) Professional Experience 1976-1983 – Univ. of Pittsburgh Computer Center – Manager of Application and System Software 1984-2002– PSU Information Technology Services – Asst. Director Microcomputing/Workstation Applications 2002-Present – IST faculty

About your instructor Research Interests: Cyber-crime, security management, digital forensics, network security, privacy, cyber-warfare Computer-Mediated Communications Popular Culture and Technology

About your instructor Other courses I have developed and/or taught: IST-110 (Intro. To IST) IST-130 (Pop Culture and Technology) IST-250 (Web Design and Development) IST-402 (Content-Driven Web Services) IST-440W (Entrepreneurial Option) IST-451 (Network Security) IST-452 (Privacy Law) IST-454 (Cyber and Digital Forensics) IST-456 (Security Management) SRA-111 (Intro to SRA) SRA-311 (Risk Analysis)

About your instructor Married (Suzi) 4 kids (Gerald, Travis, Brandi, Kelsey) 1 grandson (Logan) Hobbies: Motorcycles, Guitar, Astronomy, Aikido (2’nd Dan) Advisor to: SRA Club, IST Interest House, Penn State Aikido Club

Teaching/Learning Assistants Ranjani Sundareswaran Please use Angel e-mail to contact Ranjani

Syllabus Located on Drupal site read it carefully! make note of due dates! contains list of sessions list of readings quiz dates due dates

Drupal Site the class Drupal site is located at: https://online.ist.psu.edu/ist456/home you will want to bookmark this site and our class angel site

Readings Michael E. Whitman and Herbert. Mattord, “Management of Information Security” Fifth Edition ISBN-13: 978-1-305-50125-6 Optional readings will also be provided

Topics Introduction to Management of Information Security Compliance: Law and Ethics Governance and Strategic Planning for Security Information Security Policy Developing the Security Program Identifying and Assessing Risk Controlling risk

Topics (cont.) Vulnerabilities and Threats Security Management Models Practices Planning for Contingencies Personnel and Security Protection Mechanisms

Content of the topics There will also be other (online) optional readings and occasional news items – these are on a delicio.us site linked to Canvas I have created a Resources Web site that is linked from Canvas

Emphasis Emphasis of IST-456 is on MANAGEMENT of security Methods, techniques, standards, approaches, best practices etc. Goal is to control risk Perhaps largest IT-related challenge for 21’st Century Job outlook is very positive Most problems with security come down to how it is managed This is as much an art as it is a science!

Course Policies Late assignments will receive a 10% penalty unless prior approval is given All Course-related communication must use Canvas However you are free to call me or SMS me in the case of an emergency or simple question I promise to read Canvas daily and respond within 1 business day if not sooner

Integrity You are required to abide by the Penn State Policy on Academic Integrity As posted in the syllabus You are required to abide by the Penn State policy on non-discrimination and respect Please respect each other – everyone has something to contribute although skill levels may vary

Video Lectures A number of video lectures are be available for each course topic These correspond to the textbook chapters Except for the topic on vulnerabilities and threats Be sure to keep up with the lectures as you read the textbook chapters

Other Nuggets Video lecture slides will be available on Canvas

Deliverables Quizzes (individual) (35%) 350 points Mini-Problems and Exercises (team) (45%) 450 points Security News Presentation (Team) (10%) 100 points Discussion Activity (individual) (5%) 50 points Self and Team Evaluation (5%) 50 points  Total (100%) 1000 points

Quizzes (35%) There will be 8 quizzes this semester The lowest quiz score will be dropped for each student Quiz due dates are listed in the syllabus Quizzes will cover required readings and video lectures The format will be multiple-choice Your goal is to select or provide the BEST answer based on course material! Beware of semantics! Each quiz will include one extra point question http://www.openclipart.org/detail/137011/simple-question-sign-by-boobaloo

Mini Problems and Exercises (45%) Three team projects 15% each) You will be provided with some initial resource or information article, Web site, situation problem, video, etc. Team will produce report essay (with references) providing analysis and answering questions http://www.openclipart.org/detail/85003/computer-rage-by-eady

Mini Problem 1 Security Policy Your team will examine Penn State security policies and select 6 for analysis Policy is the basis for security programs, processes and controls – they also can protect an organization from liability

Mini Problem 2 Security Auditing and Standards Your team will examine 5 of the standards published under ISO/IEC 27000 and provide an analysis of each ISO/IEC 27000 is an emerging international set of standards for security management and auditing

Mini Problem 1 Security Policy Your team will examine Penn State security policies and select a few for analysis Policy is the basis for security programs, processes and controls – they also can protect an organization from liability

Mini Problem 2 Security Auditing and Standards Your team will examine the standards published under ISO/IEC 27000 and provide an analysis of a subset ISO/IEC 27000 is an emerging international set of standards for security management and auditing

Mini Problem 3 Security Planning Your team will develop a set of contingency plans for a small organization The purpose is to have an understanding of how contingency plans may be developed to prepare for an incident

Security News Presentation (10%) Team project Research an incident, methodology, approach, technology or other issue/technique in security news Develop outline and presentation materials for 5-8 minute presentation Be sure to relate it to Security Management and course content

Discussion Activity (5%) I will post 2 security news videos during the semester There will also be an accompanying discussion forum for each you are to post a response to one of the videos if you post to both of them the higher score will be used

Getting Started Get familiar with Canvas Read the syllabus and project Canvas e-mail Find where the components are located Read the syllabus and project descriptions You are responsible for knowing the information provided in the syllabus! (due dates, readings, etc.) Look over the team problem descriptions

Tips for Success Use a personal calendar to plan your semester Stay on top of the readings Be sure to check your grades Contact both Dr. Santoro and the TA if you have any questions or problems I will have online office hours scheduled on a weekly basis – the exact day/time will be determined after I have a feeling for class composition

We want you to succeed! Your success is our success! Use the course as a launch pad for exploration Be careful not to do anything that breaks the law or Penn State Policy!

Questions? Post them in the general class discussion forum. End of class 1