CPSC 1000 Introduction to Computing (Non-IA course)

Course Description:

Overview of the development of the electronic computer, its technology, capabilities, and limitations. Ethical and social issues are considered, as well as the role of computers in society. Introduction to the use of a range of useful microcomputer hardware and software. Extensive laboratory experience. Supplementary course fee assessed.

Texts

This course is intended for non-CS majors. and does not use a written text; rather all material is present within a learning system called SAM (Skills Assessment Management).  However, the material within SAM is linked to the textbook: New Perspectives Computer Concepts; Edition:2012; Authors: June Jamrich Parsons and Dan Oja;Publisher: Thomson, Course Technology; ISBN: 9781111529086 (non e-book form for reference).  The material is delivered through a concept called training in which students view video on topics from the text.  Additional help is available if the student misses a questions including links to the text.

 

Delivery: This course is delivered as an online course and all material is handled through the Learning Management System (LMS) of the University.   There are two aspects to this course, an Office skills portion and a concepts portion.  The portion directly related to security deals with the concepts.   There are no lecture slides rather interactivity .  This course is an University wide course taken by a variety of majors.  The following chapters are covered with each having a security component. 

Orientation.
1. Computers and Digital Basics.
2. Computer Hardware.
3. Computer Software.
4. Operating Systems and File Management.
5. LANs and WLANs.
6. The Internet.
7. The Web and Email.
8. Digital Media.

Syllabus

References

Journal

• 2012. Proceedings of the ACM-IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement. ACM, New York, NY, USA.
• 2006. Proceedings of the 2006 ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering. ACM, New York, NY, USA.
• ACM Communications in Computer Algebra. ACM, New York, NY, USA.
• IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits
• IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference, CICC
• "The Second IEEE Workshop on Wireless LANS: Summary". Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Retrieved 2008-03-16.
• "The First IEEE Workshop on Wireless LANS: Preface". Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Retrieved 2008-03-16

Book

• Silberschatz, A., Galvin, P. B., & Gagne, G. (2013). Operating system concepts (Vol. 8). Wiley.
• Murphy, J. S. (1970). Basics of digital computers.
• Alt, F. L. (1960). Advances in computers. Amsterdam: Elsevier.
• Geier, J. T., & Geier, J. (2002). Wireless LANs (pp. 101-102). Sams.
• Young, G. (1998). The Internet. New York: H.W. Wilson.
• Lamb, L., & Peek, J. D. (1995). Using email effectively. Sebastopol, Calif: O'Reilly & Assoc.
• Meikle, G., & Young, S. (2012). Media convergence: Networked digital media in everyday life. Basingstoke, Hampshire [England: Palgrave Macmillan

Article

• CentrePath Manages LANs And WANs; The Magellan DataPath Manager adds support for Linux, provides root-cause analysis, and lets customers manage LANs and WANs.(Brief Article). (January 01, 2005). Informationweek.
• Frank, A. (January 01, 1996). Multimedia LANs and WANs. Lan : the Network Solutions Magazine, 11, 7, 81.

Resources

Secure Use
General Security Policy: Cyber Ethics	Cyber Ethics
General Security Policy: Information Technology Security Evaluation Criteria (ITSEC)	ITSEC Definition
General Procedures: Inference	Inference Definition
General Procedures: Rainbow Series	Rainbow Series
General Procedures: NSTISSAM COMPUSEC/1-99 Insider Threat to Government Computer Systems	NSTISS Glossary  TEMPEST
General Countermeasures and Safeguards: Computer Law	Computer Law
General Countermeasures and Safeguards: Computer Media	Computer Media  Remanence
General Countermeasures and Safeguards: Evaluate Security Testing Tools	Security Testing Tools
Administrative Countermeasures/Safeguards: Control Management	Change Control  Control Management
Administrative Countermeasures/Safeguards: Privacy Act	Privacy Act of 1974
Operations Policies/Procedures: Keystroke Monitoring	Keystroke Monitoring
Operations Policies/Procedures: Disaster Recovery Planning	Disaster Recovery
Incidents
Policy and Procedures: Incident Response	Incident Response
Policy and Procedures: Witness Interrogation	Witness Interrogation
Operations Countermeasures/Safeguard: Computer Attacks	Computer Attacks  Computer Virus Timeline
Operations Countermeasures/Safeguard: Computer Emergency Readiness Teams	CERT
Configuration
Administrative Policies/Procedures: Approval to Operate	Approval to Operate
Administrative Policies/Procedures: Configuration/Change Control	Change Control
Administrative Policies/Procedures: Copyright Protection	Copyright Protection
Administrative Policies/Procedures: Patch Management	Patch Management
Administrative Policies/Procedures: Records Management	Records Management
Administrative Policies/Procedures: Wireless Use Policies	Wireless Use Policy
Anomalies and Integrity
General Risk Management: Computer System Risk Management	Risk Management
Access Control Safeguards: Computer System Access Control	Access Control
Access Control Safeguards: Protected Distribution Systems	Protected Distribution System
Access Control Safeguards: Information Systems Access Restrictions	Access Restrictions
Administration
Access Control Mechanisms: KMI Applications	Key Management
Access Control Mechanisms: Single Sign-on	Single Sign On

 

IA Sites

• National Security Agency, Central Security Service—Information Assurance
• Information Assurance Support Environment
• Information Design Assurance Red Team (IDART)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Computer Security Division
• NIST Computer Security Resource Clearinghouse
• National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
• ICAT Metabase
• ICAT is a searchable index of information on computer vulnerabilities. It provides search capability at a fine granularity and links users to vulnerability and patch information.
• National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
• STRATCOM
• ASD NII
• Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
• Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
• Internet Traffic Report
  The Internet Traffic Report monitors the flow of data around the world. It then displays a value between zero and 100 and is updated ever 15 minutes. Higher values indicate faster and more reliable connections.
• Electronic Privacy Information Center Home Page
  Public interest research center in Washington, D.C.
• Information Security Portal
  This site provides information concerning the topic of Information Warfare including security tools, the law and legal issues, espionage, terrorism, and information operations.
• Internet Privacy Coalition
• International Computer Security Association (ICSA)
  ICSA is known worldwide as an objective source for security assurance services.
• Glossary of Information Warfare Terms
• Cyberwar - Information warfare and psychological operations
  Provides information on the topics of propaganda analysis, online journals, index and metapages, general resources, intelligence agencies, and articles and documents.
• Reliable Software Technologies (RST): Information Warfare
• Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)
• FIRST brings together a variety of computer security incident response teams from government, commercial, and academic organizations. FIRST aims to foster cooperation and coordination in incident prevention, to prompt rapid reaction to incidents, and to promote information sharing among members and the community at large.
• International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR)
  The International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) is a non-profit scientific organization whose primary purpose is to further research in cryptology and related fields.
• International Biometrics Industry Association (IBIA)
• Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
• A list of standardized names for vulnerabilities and other information security exposures - CVE aims to standardize the names for all publicly known vulnerabilities and security exposures.
• Institute for Applied Network Security (IANETSEC) 
  The Institute for Applied Network Security is the premier membership organization for practicing information security professionals. The Institute's mission is to provide key technical and business insights to help members solve their most pressing professional challenges.
• Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC)
  Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC) : A Government and Industry focal point for Reliability, Maintainability, Quality, Supportability, and Interoperability related Engineering, Data, Software, Information, Training and Technical Assistance.