IT 2700: Information Security
Fall 2022 Schedule
This class meets TTh 9am-10:15am in Smith 107
The readings will come from the course textbook, CompTIA Security+, Get Certified Get Ahead SYO-601 Study Guide by Darril Gibson, ISBN 979-8748708180. Some supplemental online resources may be used. Many instructional videos will come from https://www.professormesser.com. Additional supplemental online resources may be used. Check with Canvas for other assignments.
This schedule is subject to change.
| Week of | Readings | Quiz/Exam, Holidays |
| Aug 21 | 01 - Mastering Security Basics | Quiz (Syllabus) |
| Aug 28 | 10 - Understanding Cryptography and PKI | Quiz (Ch 1) |
| Sep 04 | 10 - Understanding Cryptography and PKI | Quiz (Ch 10) |
| Sep 11 | Review | EXAM 1 (Ch 1,10) |
| Sep 18 | 02 - Understanding Identity and Access Management | |
| Sep 25 | 03 - Exploring Network Technologies and Tools | Quiz (Ch 2) |
| Oct 02 | 04 - Securing Your Network, Review | Quiz (Ch 3, 4) |
| Oct 09 | EXAM 2 (Ch 3,4,5) | |
| Oct 16 | 05 - Securing Hosts and Data | |
| Oct 23 | 06 - Comparing Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Common Attacks | Quiz (Ch 5) |
| Oct 30 | 07 - Protecting Against Advanced Attacks | Quiz (Ch 6) |
| Nov 06 | Review | Exam 3 (Ch 5,6,7), Quiz (Ch 7) |
| Nov 13 | 08 - Using Risk Management Tools, 09 - Implementing Controls to Protect Assets | |
| Nov 20 | 11 - Implementing Policies to Mitigate Risks | Quiz (Ch 9) |
| Nov 27 | Review | EXAM 4 (Ch 8,9,11), Quiz (Ch 11) |
| Dec 04 | Comprehensive Review, Take CompTIA Security+ Exam | CompTIA Security+ Exam |
| Dec 11 | Finals Monday December 12th @ 9am | CompTIA Exam must be passed before Finals! |
Last Updated 05/16/2022