Assignment List for CMPTR 236 (Revised 9/21/08)

Unit 1 -

Reading Assignment:

Ch. 1 (Campia)

Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date Due: September 27, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 paragraphs

Federal Data Protection Laws -

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Sarbox), and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) are three recent federal laws that are intended to protect private data. Do they go far enough? Research the basics of these three acts. In your opinion, are they sufficient? Make two recommendations per act that you think would make them better.

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Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: September 27, 2008

Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 30 minutes

Deliverable Length: n/a

Using the Online facilities of LabMentors - http://course.labmentors.com - complete all four activities from Chapter One (Activity 1-1 thru 1-4. Be sure to follow all directions. Before attempting your first lab, be sure to update your "Profile" to include my e-mail address, where the results of your lab will be sent once you have completed them - kblackwell@oc.ctc.edu. Be sure to fill out all require forms, while performing the lab exercise and do not exit out of the lab incorrectly or leave the lab prematurely (before the status of the lab has changed to "complete." You have a total of 40 hours of lab time in which to complete all labs in this course. That should be more than enough time to practice any labs that giving you difficulties.

 

Assignment Type: Test Due Date: September 27, 2008

Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes

Deliverable Length: n/a

Finish the CMPTR 236 Unit 1 - Exam before next Sunday.  Log into http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell - for your "Instructor ID:"  Select "CMPTR 236 Unit 1 - Exam."  Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens, i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you provided during registration time (without the area code and with the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212).  Once you've logged in you can take your exam.  The results will automatically be e-mailed to your instructor.  The exam is not timed.  Exams for a given unit will only be displayed during the week that they are applicable.  This is an open book exam.

 

Unit 2 -

Reading Assignment:

Ch. 2 (Campia)

Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date Due: October 4, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 paragraphs

Phishing -

The use of phishing by attackers is growing significantly. What steps can minimize its impact? Using the Internet, research phishing and the practical steps that can be taken by users to avoid being tricked into giving out their personal information. Sites such as PayPal, Citibank, and those of other financial organizations often contain suggestions to consumers about defending against phishing.
 

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Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: October 4, 2008

Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 1 hour

Deliverable Length: n/a

Using the Online facilities of LabMentors - http://course.labmentors.com - complete all five activities from Chapter Two (Activity 2-1 thru 2-5). Be sure to follow all directions. Before attempting your first lab, be sure to update your "Profile" to include my e-mail address, where the results of your lab will be sent once you have completed them - kblackwell@oc.ctc.edu. Be sure to fill out all require forms, while performing the lab exercise and do not exit out of the lab incorrectly or leave the lab prematurely (before the status of the lab has changed to "complete." You have a total of 40 hours of lab time in which to complete all labs in this course. That should be more than enough time to practice any labs that giving you difficulties.

 

Assignment Type: Test Due Date: October 4, 2008

Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes

Deliverable Length: n/a

Finish the CMPTR 236 Unit 2 - Exam before next Sunday.  Log into http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell - for your "Instructor ID:"  Select "CMPTR 236 Unit 2 - Exam."  Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens, i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you provided during registration time (without the area code and with the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212).  Once you've logged in you can take your exam.  The results will automatically be e-mailed to your instructor.  The exam is not timed.  This is an open book exam.
 

Unit 3 -

Reading Assignment:

Ch. 3 (Campia)

Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date Due: October 11, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 paragraphs

Kerberos

Kerberos is one of the more secure authentication techniques being used today. Research how Kerberos functions, where it is being used, and what are its strengths and weaknesses.
 

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Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: October 11, 2008

Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 30 minutes

Deliverable Length: n/a

Using the Online facilities of LabMentors - http://course.labmentors.com - complete all six activities from Chapter Three (Activity 3-1 thru 3-6). Be sure to follow all directions. Before attempting your first lab, be sure to update your "Profile" to include my e-mail address, where the results of your lab will be sent once you have completed them - kblackwell@oc.ctc.edu. Be sure to fill out all require forms, while performing the lab exercise and do not exit out of the lab incorrectly or leave the lab prematurely (before the status of the lab has changed to "complete." You have a total of 40 hours of lab time in which to complete all labs in this course. That should be more than enough time to practice any labs that giving you difficulties.

 

Assignment Type: Test Due Date: October 11, 2008

Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes

Deliverable Length: n/a

Finish the CMPTR 236 Unit 3 - Exam before next Sunday.  Log into http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell - for your "Instructor ID:"  Select "CMPTR 236 Unit 3 - Exam."  Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens, i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you provided during registration time (without the area code and with the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212).  Once you've logged in you can take your exam.  The results will automatically be e-mailed to your instructor.  The exam is not timed.  This is an open book exam.
 

Unit 4 -

Reading Assignment:

Ch. 4 (Campia)

Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date Due: October 18, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 paragraphs

Patching Linux -

How do you patch a Linux server? Using the Internet, research ways that Linux computers are “patched.” Explain how these procedures differ from patching Windows. For example, explain whether patching in Linux is easier or harder than patching in Windows. Which way do you prefer?
 

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Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: October 18, 2008

Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 1 -2 hours

Deliverable Length: n/a

Using the Online facilities of LabMentors - http://course.labmentors.com - complete all five activities from Chapter Four (Activity 4-1 thru 4-5). Be sure to follow all directions. Before attempting your first lab, be sure to update your "Profile" to include my e-mail address, where the results of your lab will be sent once you have completed them - kblackwell@oc.ctc.edu. Be sure to fill out all require forms, while performing the lab exercise and do not exit out of the lab incorrectly or leave the lab prematurely (before the status of the lab has changed to "complete." You have a total of 40 hours of lab time in which to complete all labs in this course. That should be more than enough time to practice any labs that giving you difficulties.

 

Assignment Type: Test Due Date: October 18, 2008

Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes

Deliverable Length: n/a

Finish the CMPTR 236 Unit 4 - Exam before next Sunday.  Log into http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell - for your "Instructor ID:"  Select "CMPTR 236 Unit 4 - Exam."  Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens, i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you provided during registration time (without the area code and with the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212).  Once you've logged in you can take your exam.  The results will automatically be e-mailed to your instructor.  The exam is not timed.  This is an open book exam.
 

Unit 5 -

Reading Assignment:

Ch. 5 (Campia)

Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date Due: October 25, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 paragraphs

The Ethics and Legality of Sniffing -

Eavesdropping on a telephone call, known as wiretapping, is illegal in the United States unless a court order has been issued. Yet, what about sniffing? Is it illegal to sniff packets as they travel across the Internet? What about an organization that uses a sniffer to secretly monitor employee activity? Should that be considered as ethical? Using the Internet and other sources, research the legality and ethical issues that surround packet sniffers. What are your feelings about their use both by insiders of an organization, as well as outsiders? If you were crafting a law about packet sniffers, what would it say?
 

Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and showing your appreciation for the contributions from your colleagues.
 

Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: October 25, 2008

Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 2 hours

Deliverable Length: n/a

Using the Online facilities of LabMentors - http://course.labmentors.com - complete all five activities from Chapter Five (Activity 5-1 thru 5-5). Be sure to follow all directions. Before attempting your first lab, be sure to update your "Profile" to include my e-mail address, where the results of your lab will be sent once you have completed them - kblackwell@oc.ctc.edu. Be sure to fill out all require forms, while performing the lab exercise and do not exit out of the lab incorrectly or leave the lab prematurely (before the status of the lab has changed to "complete." You have a total of 40 hours of lab time in which to complete all labs in this course. That should be more than enough time to practice any labs that giving you difficulties.

 

Assignment Type: Test Due Date: October 25, 2008

Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes

Deliverable Length: n/a

Finish the CMPTR 236 Unit 5 - Exam before next Sunday.  Log into http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell - for your "Instructor ID:"  Select "CMPTR 236 Unit 5 - Exam."  Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens, i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you provided during registration time (without the area code and with the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212).  Once you've logged in you can take your exam.  The results will automatically be e-mailed to your instructor.  The exam is not timed.  This is an open book exam.
 

Unit 6 -

Reading Assignment:

Ch. 6 (Campia)

Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date Due: November 1, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 paragraphs

Protecting E-mail Transmissions and Web Servers -

The Western Consulting Group (WCG) asks for your help with a client. A regional sporting goods chain, Green Wave Sports, is concerned about how they can protect e-mail transmissions and provide better security for their Web server. Their technical management has requested a meeting with WCG to talk about the available solutions. WCG has asked you to create a “talking points” paper that outlines several technologies to address these concerns, with a brief summary of the technology along with its strengths and weaknesses.
 

Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and showing your appreciation for the contributions from your colleagues.
 

Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: November 1, 2008

Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 1.5 hours

Deliverable Length: n/a

Using the Online facilities of LabMentors - http://course.labmentors.com - complete all five activities from Chapter Six (Activity 6-1 thru 6-5). Be sure to follow all directions. Before attempting your first lab, be sure to update your "Profile" to include my e-mail address, where the results of your lab will be sent once you have completed them - kblackwell@oc.ctc.edu. Be sure to fill out all require forms, while performing the lab exercise and do not exit out of the lab incorrectly or leave the lab prematurely (before the status of the lab has changed to "complete." You have a total of 40 hours of lab time in which to complete all labs in this course. That should be more than enough time to practice any labs that giving you difficulties.

 

Assignment Type: Test Due Date: November 1, 2008

Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes

Deliverable Length: n/a

Finish the CMPTR 236 Unit 6 - Exam before next Sunday.  Log into http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell - for your "Instructor ID:"  Select "CMPTR 236 Unit 6 - Exam."  Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens, i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you provided during registration time (without the area code and with the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212).  Once you've logged in you can take your exam.  The results will automatically be e-mailed to your instructor.  The exam is not timed.  This is an open book exam.
 

Unit 7 -

Reading Assignment:

Ch. 7 (Campia)

Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date Due: November 8, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 paragraphs

Comparing Tunneling and Authentication Protocols -

Create a grid (or a table) that lists tunneling and authentication protocols and compares their features. Use the Internet and networking books to gather information. Include a column that recommends when each protocol should be used based upon its strengths.
 

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Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: November 8, 2008

Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 1 hour

Deliverable Length: 3 - 4 pages

Using the Online facilities of LabMentors - http://course.labmentors.com - complete all six activities from Chapter Seven (Activity 7-1 thru 7-6). Be sure to follow all directions. Before attempting your first lab, be sure to update your "Profile" to include my e-mail address, where the results of your lab will be sent once you have completed them - kblackwell@oc.ctc.edu. Be sure to fill out all require forms, while performing the lab exercise and do not exit out of the lab incorrectly or leave the lab prematurely (before the status of the lab has changed to "complete." You have a total of 40 hours of lab time in which to complete all labs in this course. That should be more than enough time to practice any labs that giving you difficulties.

 

Assignment Type: Test Due Date: November 8, 2008

Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes

Deliverable Length: n/a

Finish the CMPTR 236 Unit 7 - Exam before next Sunday.  Log into http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell - for your "Instructor ID:"  Select "CMPTR 236 Unit 7 - Exam."  Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens, i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you provided during registration time (without the area code and with the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212).  Once you've logged in you can take your exam.  The results will automatically be e-mailed to your instructor.  The exam is not timed.  This is an open book exam.
 

Unit 8 -

Reading Assignment:

Ch.8 and Ch. 9 (Campia)

Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date Due: November 15, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 paragraphs

Summarizing and Ranking Cryptographic Protocols -

Create a table that lists each of the hash, symmetric, and asymmetric protocols discussed in Chapter 8 of your textbook. Include their advantages or disadvantages. Rank the protocols from 1 to 10, with 10 being the most secure and 1 being the least secure. Be ready to give a reason for your ranking.
 

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Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: November 15, 2008

Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 4 - 6 pages

Using the Online facilities of LabMentors - http://course.labmentors.com - complete all four activities from Chapter Eight (Activity 8-1 thru 8-4) and all three activities from Chapter Nine (Activity 9-1 thru 9-3) Be sure to follow all directions. Before attempting your first lab, be sure to update your "Profile" to include my e-mail address, where the results of your lab will be sent once you have completed them - kblackwell@oc.ctc.edu. Be sure to fill out all require forms, while performing the lab exercise and do not exit out of the lab incorrectly or leave the lab prematurely (before the status of the lab has changed to "complete." You have a total of 40 hours of lab time in which to complete all labs in this course. That should be more than enough time to practice any labs that giving you difficulties.

 

Assignment Type: Test Due Date: November 15, 2008

Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 1 hour

Deliverable Length: n/a

Finish the CMPTR 236 Unit 8 - Exam before next Sunday.  Log into http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell - for your "Instructor ID:"  Select "CMPTR 236 Unit 8 - Exam."  Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens, i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you provided during registration time (without the area code and with the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212).  Once you've logged in you can take your exam.  The results will automatically be e-mailed to your instructor.  The exam is not timed.  This is an open book exam.
 

Unit 9 -

Reading Assignment:

Ch. 10 and Ch. 11 (Campia)

Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date Due: November 22, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 paragraphs

Evaluating Acceptable Use Policy Templates -

A number of very good acceptable use policy (AUP) templates are freely available on the Internet. Locate three or four of templates and carefully read through them. Then, create your own AUP for your school or business. Share your policy with others for their feedback.
 

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Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: November 22, 2008

Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 4 - 6 pages

Using the Online facilities of LabMentors - http://course.labmentors.com - complete all three activities from Chapter Ten (Activity 10-1 thru 10-3) and all three activities from Chapter Eleven (Activity 11-1 thru 11-3) Be sure to follow all directions. Before attempting your first lab, be sure to update your "Profile" to include my e-mail address, where the results of your lab will be sent once you have completed them - kblackwell@oc.ctc.edu. Be sure to fill out all require forms, while performing the lab exercise and do not exit out of the lab incorrectly or leave the lab prematurely (before the status of the lab has changed to "complete." You have a total of 40 hours of lab time in which to complete all labs in this course. That should be more than enough time to practice any labs that giving you difficulties.

 

Assignment Type: Test Due Date: November 22, 2008

Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 1 hour

Deliverable Length: n/a

Finish the CMPTR 236 Unit 9 - Exam before next Sunday.  Log into http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell - for your "Instructor ID:"  Select "CMPTR 236 Unit 9 - Exam."  Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens, i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you provided during registration time (without the area code and with the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212).  Once you've logged in you can take your exam.  The results will automatically be e-mailed to your instructor.  The exam is not timed.  This is an open book exam.
 

Unit 10 -

Reading Assignment:

Ch. 12 and Ch. 13 (Campia)

Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date Due: November 29, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 paragraphs

Part 1.

Web Security Sites -

Use Google or other Web search engines to locate Web sites that have valid security-related content. Classify the sites as “Vendor,” “Vendor Neutral,” “Trade Associations,” “Government,” etc. Identify at least five sites for each category. Rank the sites within each category, with 5 being the best and 1 the least desirable site. Create a one-line description of the site that would be helpful to a user.

Part 2.

Forensic Tools -

Use Google or other Web search engines to locate Web sites that promote computer forensic tools. Locate reviews of these tools on the Web. Create a chart that lists the tool, the type of data that it searches for, its features, the cost, etc. Which would you recommend if you could only purchase one tool? 

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Assignment Type: Group Project: Due Date: November 29, 2008

Points Possible: 100 Project Duration: 4 - 6 hours

Deliverable Length: 4 - 5 pages

Using good APA format, complete the Activities portion of all five labs from Chapter 12 in your Lab Manual for Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 2nd Ed. The group project does not include the "Review Questions" at the end of each lab. I would suggest assigning either a portion of each lab to members of your group, or splitting up the labs amongst the members of your group. This is an early group assignment, so you should get started on it as soon as possible. Make use of the group collaboration resources of BlackBoard. This includes a group chatroom, a group discussion board, and a members-only virtual classroom for each group. Make use of student e-mail, if necessary. This assignment is due no later than midnight on Saturday. There is no minimum length to this assignment, but you must answer all questions fully to receive the full points for this assignment. Each member must also turn in a peer evaluation form before the project deadline. The blank peer evaluation form can be found on the "Professors Online" website for this class. When you're done, drop off your group assignment in the "Digital Dropbox" for your group before midnight on Saturday.


 

Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: November 29, 2008

Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 1.5 hours

Deliverable Length: n/a

Using the Online facilities of LabMentors - http://course.labmentors.com - complete all four activities from Chapter Twelve (Activity 12-1 thru 12-4) and all five activities from Chapter Thirteen (Activity 13-1 thru 13-5) Be sure to follow all directions. Before attempting your first lab, be sure to update your "Profile" to include my e-mail address, where the results of your lab will be sent once you have completed them - kblackwell@oc.ctc.edu. Be sure to fill out all require forms, while performing the lab exercise and do not exit out of the lab incorrectly or leave the lab prematurely (before the status of the lab has changed to "complete." You have a total of 40 hours of lab time in which to complete all labs in this course. That should be more than enough time to practice any labs that giving you difficulties.

 

Assignment Type: Test Due Date: November 29, 2008

Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 1 hour

Deliverable Length: n/a

Finish the CMPTR 236 Unit 10 - Exam before next Sunday.  Log into http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell - for your "Instructor ID:"  Select "CMPTR 236 Unit 10 - Exam."  Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens, i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you provided during registration time (without the area code and with the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212).  Once you've logged in you can take your exam.  The results will automatically be e-mailed to your instructor.  The exam is not timed.  This is an open book exam.