Introduction to CIS 4680: Introduction to Information Security and PrivacyCourse ObjectivesGroup Formation and FunctionConduct of the CourseExamsCourse MaterialsGradingPeer EvaluationHow to succeed in this course

Course ObjectivesCourse Syllabus http://www3.cis.gsu.edu/cstucke/cis4680/CIS4680IntroductiontoSecurityandPrivacyFall2010.htm Objectives:What information security and privacy are? Stakeholders.Nature of the environment and threatsCountermeasuresPolicies and practices for information security and privacyThreat scenario recognition and analysis Business Continuity PlanningRisk analysisRelated laws, standards, and codes of practiceThe National Critical Infrastructure

GroupsGroup Formation (http://www3.cis.gsu.edu/cstucke/common/Team%20Dynamics_4up.pdf ) 3-4 people per group (form these today or in the next 7 days)Group work:Session participationSecurity Issues Term Paper

Conduct of the CourseSharePointInvited speakers (still changing, some recorded)Sample session schedule:7:15-7:25 Action Items from last session7:25-8:25 Speaker/Instructor/Group led session8:25-8:35 Break8:35-9:10 Group: develop & post case analysis9:10-9:25 Group: analyze & rate other analyses9:25-9:45 Groups present ratings

Conduct of the CourseUse CIS4680 SharePoint site https://undergrad.robinson.gsu.edu/courses/CIS4680/20100888305/default.aspx Session ObjectivesExamsBulletin BoardGroup project postingsAnd more (all on the way)

Conduct of the Course: vClassLogin vClass http://www.elluminate.com/member.jsp (screen shots follow)Join CIS 4680 - CIS 4680(88305)Chat etiquette1. No more than 3-4 outstanding questions at a time2. When you want to indicate that you have more to say on the subject, end your comment with "...".

Conduct of the Course: Login vClassLogin vClass at http://www.elluminate.com/member.jsp

Conduct of the Course: Select Elluminate course as category type and a date range containing the start of our class

Conduct of the Course: The day and time of the session, click on join for that day and time session.

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Conduct of the Course: Participant Screen http://www.elluminate.com/resources/training/104-Elluminate_Live__Participant_Quick_Reference_Guide.pdf

Conduct of the Course: SharePointAnnouncementsLinks to topics scheduleBulletin BoardMore

Conduct of the Course: vClassVisit http://www.elluminate.com/support/index.jsp to download software.

See participant training and guides at http://www.elluminate.com/Training/Documentation/Detail/88/?id=227

You will find some useful V.10 demo sessions at http://www.elluminate.com/Services/Training/Product_Training_Resources/Moderator_Guides_for_V9.5+/?id=377

In particular, check out:Using Breakout RoomsLoading and Exploring Whiteboard Content

ExamsMid-term and Final ExamsTake-homeOpen notes and course materials, InternetNo other help (direct or indirect during exam period)Sample of exam format in SharePoint (soon)

Course MaterialsCourse Materials at http://www3.cis.gsu.edu/cstucke/cis8080/content/ (shared with Acct8680/CIS8080)Username and Password required (Ill give you these in the first session.)Materials subject to change during courseFinding better materials is a major participation plus (post these on the SharePoint bulletin board)

GradingThe syllabus is the official document for all course informationIndividual Exams are each 25% of final gradeGroup Security Issues Term Paper is 25%Class individual & group participation is 25%Individual scores for group work are the group score * peer evaluation

Peer EvaluationDone at mid-term and end of courseThe mid-term score is informational and gives your team mates a chance to do betterThe end-of-course score is used in grade calculationThe peer evaluation can make letter grade differences in your final gradeBe a strong team playerGive honest feedback. Do not surprise anyone with their end-of-course peer evaluationhttp://www3.cis.gsu.edu/cstucke/cis4680/PeerEvaluation4680.htm

How to Succeed in this CourseStudy schedule-linked materials before sessionsActively participate as a group both in sessions & in posting materialsProduce group studies, papers, labs, and presentations that exceed requirements and the previous classes productsCarry your part of the groups work (and be sure your group understands your contributions)Excel on exams (especially scenarios) by understanding course concepts and their application

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