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Prof.
Janet Brown-Sederberg
Computer Technology & Information Management Technology Building Room 105 508.588.9100 x 1630 jbrown-sederberg@massasoit.mass.edu |
Computer and Information Security: Spring 2008
Schedule/Assignments -TENTATIVE
Please Note:
You are to provide citations for all sources.
Plagerism will result in a 0 for the assignment.
| # | Due |
Points |
Topic |
Assignment |
1 |
ASAP |
10 |
Security Paradigm |
Write (word processed) a 2 page paper about what you think the greatest threat to computer and information security is today. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
2 |
ASAP |
10 |
9/11 |
Read the 911 Commission Report Executive Summary and write (word processed) a 2 page paper about the failures of the American security system before/on/after that day. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
3 |
ASAP |
10 |
How Computers Work |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper summary of how computers work. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
4 |
ASAP |
10 |
How Networks Work |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper summary of how networks work. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
5 |
ASAP |
10 |
How the Internet Works |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper summary of how the Internet works. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
6 |
10 |
Firewalls/Proxy Servers |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper about commercially available Firewalls. |
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7 |
ASAP |
10 |
WarGames (Movie) |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced review of the movie. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
8 |
ASAP |
10 |
Denial Of Service Attacks |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper about a notable Denial of Service Attack. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
9 |
4.28.08 |
10 |
Assessing/Securing a System |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper about the steps a person should take to secure a home computer on a wireless network. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
10 |
4.28.08 |
10 |
Assessing a Target System |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper about the assessment tools available online. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
11 |
ASAP |
10 |
Malware |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper about one of the following: Melissa Virus, ILOVEYOU Virus, MYDOOM Virus, Worm Storm. specifically address the method of infection, spread and attack of the virus/worm.ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
12 |
ASAP |
10 |
Writing a Virus |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper about Assembly Language. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
13 |
ASAP |
10 |
Encryption |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper about the Enigma Machine. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
14 |
ASAP |
10 |
Sneakers (Movie) |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced review of the movie. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
15 |
Last class meeting |
10 |
Internet Fraud |
Please note: this assignment/topic changed on 4.7.08. Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper about what internet fraud is and the steps people should take to protect themselves from it. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
16 |
Last class meeting |
10 |
Cantenna |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper about where you would get the parts (give specific parts/parts sources including costs) to build a Cantena. Include the total cost of your device. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
17 |
4.28.08 |
10 |
Identity Theft |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper about a notable Identity Theft event. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
18 |
4.28.08 |
10 |
Stalking |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper defining stalking and examining the Massachusetts and federal laws regarding stalking. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
19 |
Last class meeting |
10 |
Corporate Espionage |
Write (word processed) a 2 page double spaced paper about a notable Corporate Espionage event. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
20 |
Last class meeting |
100 |
The Cukoos Egg (book) |
Write (word processed) a 6 page double spaced review of the book. Use specific examples to support your review. ASSIGNED DAY AND NIGHT |
Alternative Assignment for 2/21/08 You are to write a two page, single spaced essay summarizing the history and development of the internet, eg. who were and what were the contributions of:
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