Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs provide a unique, in-depth look at the major business challenges and threats that are introduced when an organization’s network is connected to the public Internet. Written by an industry expert, this book provides a comprehensive explanation of network security basics, including how hackers access online networks and the use of Firewalls and VPNs to provide security countermeasures. Using examples and exercises from the field, this book incorporates hands-on activities to prepare the reader to disarm threats and prepare for emerging technologies and future attacks.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• New information on Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) with clarification on the difference between IPv6 and IPv4.
• Discussion of DNS faults.
• New information on “Mobile IP” and “Bring Your Own Device.”
• Discussion of the use of a sniffer tool or Wireshark.
• Uncovers VPN implementation via a cloud application.
• Updated statistical information and industry data.

Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling begins with an examination of the landscape, key terms, and concepts that a security professional needs to know about hackers and computer criminals who break into networks, steal information, and corrupt data. It goes on to review the technical overview of hacking: how attacks target networks and the methodology they follow. The final section studies the most-effective methods when dealing with hacking attacks, especially in an age of increased reliance on the Web. Written by a subject matter expert with numerous real-world examples, the Second Edition provides readers with a clear, comprehensive introduction to the many threats in our Internet environment and security, and what can be done to combat them.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Includes a completely new Chapter 13 on social engineering and what it means in the context of cybersecurity, including a typical attack, identity theft, and best security practices.
• Provides new information on cryptography and encryption in network protocols.
• Updated references to Windows 8, Server 2008, and Server 2012.
• Added information on Active Directory and Symantec Security Suite 10.
• Includes new material on using social networks, Wardriving and Warflying, detecting rogue access points, and Wi-Fi Pineapple.
• New section material on cloud computing and cloud security issues.

Internet Security: How to Defend Against Online Attackers provides an in-depth look at how to secure mobile users as customer-facing information migrates from mainframe computers and application servers to Web-enabled applications. Written by an industry expert, the book explores the evolutionary changes that have occurred in data processing and computing, personal and business communications, and social interactions and networking on the Internet. It goes on to review all the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with Web-enabled applications accessible via the Internet. Using examples and exercises, the Second Edition incorporates hands-on activities to prepare readers to secure Web-enabled applications successfully.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Securing Mobile Communications.
• Addresses the latest Web security issues and solutions from the administrator, developer, and user perspectives.
• Examines mobile device and connectivity security.

System Forensics, Investigation, and Response begins by examining the fundamentals of system forensics, such as what forensics is, the role of computer forensics specialists, computer forensic evidence, and the application of forensic analysis skills. Computer crimes call for forensics specialists, people who know how to find and follow the evidence. It also provides an overview of computer crimes, forensic methods, and laboratories. It then addresses the tools, techniques, and methods used to perform computer forensics and investigation. Finally, it explores emerging technologies as well as future directions of this interesting and cutting-edge field.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• The Second Edition includes all-new content. A complete rewrite of the first edition.
• The latest data and statistics on computer forensics.
• Special coverage on:
  • Email Forensics
  • Windows Forensics
  • Mac Forensics
  • Linux Forensics
  • Mobile Forensics

Cyberwarfare puts students on the real-world battlefield of cyberspace! Students will learn the history of cyberwarfare, techniques used in both offensive and defensive information warfare, and how cyberwarfare is shaping military doctrine. Written by subject matter experts, this book combines accessible explanations with realistic experiences and case studies that make cyberwar evident and understandable.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Incorporates hands-on activities, relevant examples, and realistic exercises to prepare readers for their future careers.
• Includes detailed case studies drawn from actual cyberwarfare operations and tactics.
• Provides fresh capabilities information drawn from the Snowden NSA leaks.

Wireless and Mobile Device Security explores the evolution of wired networks to wireless networking and its impact on the corporate world. The world of wireless and mobile devices is constantly evolving, with many individuals relying solely on their wireless devices in the workplace and at home. The growing use of mobile devices demands that organizations become more educated in securing this growing technology and determining how to best protect their assets. Using case studies and real-world events, it goes on to discuss risk assessments, threats, and vulnerabilities of wireless networks, as well as the security measures that should be put in place to mitigate breaches. The text closes with a look at the policies and procedures in place and a glimpse ahead at the future of wireless and mobile device security.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Incorporates hands-on activities, relevant examples, and realistic exercises to prepare readers for their future careers.
• Includes detailed case studies drawn from real-world events.
• Discusses the history and evolution of wireless networks.
• Explores the impact of wireless on the corporate world.

This course is an introduction to object-oriented design and data structures using the popular Python programming language. The level of instruction assumes at least one term/semester of programming in an object-oriented language such as Java, C++, or Python. Through the step-by-step instruction and exercises in this book, you’ll cover such topics as the design of collection classes with polymorphism and inheritance, multiple implementations of collection interfaces, and the analysis of space/time tradeoffs of different collection implementations (specifically array-based implementations and link-based implementations). Collections covered include sets, lists, stacks, queues, trees, dictionaries, and graphs.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Searching, Sorting, and Complexity Analysis
• Arrays and Linked Structures
• Interfaces, Implementations, and Polymorphism
• Inheritance and Abstract Classes
• Stacks, Queues, Lists, Trees, Graphs, Sets and Dictionaries.

This course serves as a comprehensive assessment of knowledge and skills in information systems and cybersecurity. Activities include research into selected security problems and planning, designing, and implementing security solutions for a user organization.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) content and purpose.
• Present a survey of existing security controls.
• Analyze current security gaps and present a formal report.
• Create a design of approaches to address security gaps.
• Communicating proposed solutions through a RFP response.

This course is designed to prepare you in the basics of research and writing. You will begin with learning the fundamentals of writing: how to tell if a website is credible/trustworthy, tips and strategies, critiquing, preparing for a research paper, designing an outline, developing a thesis statement, writing a conclusion, and referencing your work. What you learn in this course will help you succeed in courses following this, including your final capstone project.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Acquire appropriate communication skills.
• Learn to navigate and use available resources.
• Determine when a website is credible for use in research and writing.
• Learn how to overcome obstacles when writing.
• Demonstrate considerate critiquing.
• Develop an ability to review and write a comprehensive paper with a reference page.
• Engage in group discussions (collaboration) and activities to develop critical perspectives, as well as a clear sense of audience, in an effective manner.
• Develop accurate and concise writing skills.
• Demonstrate the use of correct citation standards.

Introductory Statistics will familiarize students with a broad base of concepts in probability and statistical methods. Students will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret numerical data and descriptive statistics, create basic probability models, and use statistical inference. This course stresses a wide variety of relevant applications, and students will understand how to interpret and critically analyze research data and apply statistical reasoning and interpretation.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the general concepts of statistics.
• Present and describe graphical data.
• Analyze data using regression and correlation.
• Interpret probability distributions for random variables.
• Compute and interpret point and interval estimates.
• Perform hypothesis tests.
• Think critically about information consumed in daily life and use an understanding of statistics to make good decisions based on that information (statistical literacy).

Why do individuals behave in a certain manner? How do relationships, people, and society influence such behaviors? The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the field of social psychology, but more specifically, understand how others influence our behaviors. This course will provide a general overview of human behavior in a social matrix. The course will explore topics and concepts such as social psychology research, the self, prejudice and discrimination, attraction, relationships, aggression, socialization, and conformity.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Apply proper research techniques to produce comprehensive writings by utilizing course texts, readings, discussions, and presentations.
• Discuss and critique topics in weekly group collaboration and activities to develop diverse and critical perspectives.
• Identify and describe the terminology relevant to social psychology.
• Recognize social behavior concepts, along with their motivation and influences.
• Apply these concepts to real-life phenomena.
• Examine the methodology used by social psychologists.
• Analyze and interpret statistical data presented in social psychology research.

What is the right thing to do? What is the ETHICAL thing to do? This course will introduce the principles of ethics (moral philosophy) through a variety of topics and dilemmas. We will examine the ideas of goodness, badness, wrongness, and rightness. We will learn about the ethical theories of philosophers and apply the knowledge to current events to better understand morality, obligation, human rights, and human nature.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Apply proper research techniques to produce comprehensive writings by utilizing course texts, readings, discussions, and presentations.
• Discuss and critique topics in weekly group collaboration and activities to develop diverse and critical perspectives.
• Identify and describe the terminology relevant to ethics, human nature, and morality.
• Recognize ethical and moral behavior and its motivation.
• Examine ethical theories and methodologies used to determine goodness and rightness.
• Analyze and interpret statistical data and the review of the literature.

Economics is the study of how a society manages its resources. In most societies, resources are allocated through the combined choices of their members. Economists study how people make the decisions, how they work, what they buy, how much they save, and how they invest those savings. Economists also study how people interact with one another. Finally, economists analyze forces and trends that affect the economy, including the growth of income, the fraction of the population who cannot work, and the rate at which prices are rising or falling. This course covers these concepts and more.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Concepts in trade.
• Marketing forces of supply and demand.
• Government policies and their effect.
• Taxation
• Competitive markets and monopolies.
• Cost of Production.
• Earnings, poverty, and discrimination.
• Theory of consumer choice.

Gain a strong understanding of IT project management as you learn to apply today’s most-effective project management tools and techniques. The course emphasizes the latest developments and skills to help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams. While the PMBOK® Guide discusses, the course goes well beyond the Guide to provide a meaningful context for project management.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Illustrate the factors that influence the success of the project, as well as define and explain how to create an IT security project plan.
• Identify the requirements of the IT infrastructure and compare and contrast the role of the IT security project team and incident response team.
• Examine various project parameters and processes and recommend how to integrate them into the IT security project.
• Explain the general IT security project plan and assess the risk factors associated with it.
• Evaluate the WBS, explain risk management, summarize the incident response and disaster recovery processes, and formulate risk mitigation strategies.
• Design an IT security project plan, organize the processes, predict risks, and illustrate the role of change management.
• Examine how auditing and documentation processes help in managing the IT security project.
• Test the quality of the project, evaluate the factors involved in closing the project, and demonstrate how legal standards affect the security strategy.