IT 2700: Information Security
Spring 2024 Schedule
This class meets TTh 12pm-1:15pm 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 |
| Jan 7 | 01 - Mastering Security Basics | |
| Jan 14 | 10 - Understanding Cryptography and PKI | Quiz (Ch 1) |
| Jan 21 | 10 - Understanding Cryptography and PKI | Quiz (Ch 10) |
| Jan 28 | Review | EXAM 1 (Ch 1,10) |
| Feb 4 | 02 - Understanding Identity and Access Management | |
| Feb 11 | 03 - Exploring Network Technologies and Tools | Quiz (Ch 2) |
| Feb 18 | 04 - Securing Your Network | Quiz (Ch 3) |
| Feb 25 | Review | Quiz (Ch 4), EXAM 2 (Ch 2,3,4) |
| Mar 3 | 05 - Securing Hosts and Data | |
| Mar 10 | Spring Break | |
| Mar 17 | 06 - Comparing Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Common Attacks, 07 - Protecting Against Advanced Attacks | Quiz (Ch 5) |
| Mar 24 | Review | Exam 3 (Ch 5,6,7), Quiz (Ch 6, 7) |
| Mar 31 | 08 - Using Risk Management Tools, 09 - Implementing Controls to Protect Assets | |
| Apr 7 | 11 - Implementing Policies to Mitigate Risks | Quiz (Ch 9) |
| Apr 14 | Review | EXAM 4 (Ch 8,9,11), Quiz (Ch 11) |
| Apr 21 | Comprehensive Review, Take CompTIA Security+ Exam | CompTIA Security+ Exam |
| May 2 | Final Exam May 2nd @ 11am | CompTIA Exam must be passed before Finals! |
Last Updated 01/04/2024