1. MIS 4850 Systems Security Abdou Illia, Ph.D aillia@eiu.edu School of Business Eastern Illinois University (Monday 1/11/2016)

2. 2 Objectives Class overview (course syllabus) Explain How class will be organized

3. 3 Why a Systems Security class? Security threats are ranked the highest concern for mid-size and large organizations in the U.S. Knowledge/skills in dealing with security threats is a “must” for MIS/Computer Science students

4. 4 Business/IS versus Computer science professionals Computer science Business/IS professionals  Trained to work in hardware, software, and networking vendor firms.  Trained to develop network defense tools: encryption algorithms, firewalls’ filtering processes, etc.  Trained to work in end user organizations that need to implement security policies  Purchase, install, configure security tools  Monitor and manage security threats.

5. 5 Course objectives Understand and discuss various types of systems attacks. Understand the technical aspect of each type of systems attack. Discuss the various defense systems including firewalls, intrusion defense systems, intrusion prevention systems, cryptographic systems, and antivirus software. Evaluate security policies and disaster recovery. Knowledge

6. 6 Course objectives Implement basic principles of network security. Configure defense tools to secure network resources. Manage security. Skills

7. 7 Required Text Corporate Computer and Network Security by Randy Boyle & Raymond R. Panko, Prentice Hall, 2012.

8. 8 Teaching Methods Lecture Discussions Hands-on Research exercises In-Class Exercises, Summary questions

9. 9 Grading 3 Exams: 100 pts each Written Cover subjects learned during previous weeks 1 Final Exam: 150 pts 1 Case Study (Graduate): 100 pts 1 Case Presentation: 15 pts 6 Lab exercises: 15 pts each Quizzes: To be determined

10. 10 Grade calculation 90-100% A 80-89%B 70-79%C 60-69%D Grades calculated by dividing amassed points by MAX

11. 11 Makeup Makeup Policy Can makeup in case of: Documented illness Official University Activity Documented Emergency Excused Absence REQUIRES written verification Student responsible to provide documentation

12. 12 Due dates Due dates on course calendar Responsible to make sure ass. turned on time Assignments due: Beginning or end of class for exercises/cases At the end of lab session for labs

13. 13 Website / E-mail address http://www.eiu.edu/~a_illia/ Syllabus Class Notes Assignments Your E-mail address Required to receive class-related notices Send me an email (aillia@eiu.edu) Subject: MIS 4850 email list Content: Your-First-Name Your-Last-Name

14. 14 Instructor Assistance E-mail: aillia@eiu.eduaillia@eiu.edu Phone: 581-6391 Office Hours: MW 3:00-4:00 and T 11:00 AM -1:00 PM and by appointment