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1 IST-456 MPS Online Security Management

2 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 (ISMS) standards

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

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

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

6 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)

7 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

8 Teaching/Learning Assistants
Ranjani Sundareswaran Please use Angel to contact Ranjani

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

10 Drupal Site the class Drupal site is located at:
you will want to bookmark this site and our class angel site

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

12 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

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

14 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

15 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!

16 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

17 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

18 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

19 Other Nuggets Video lecture slides will be available on Canvas

20 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

21 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

22 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

23 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

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

25 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

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

27 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

28 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

29 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

30 Getting Started Get familiar with Canvas Read the syllabus and project
Canvas 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

31 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

32 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!

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


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