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Introduction To It Security: (7 Credits)

This document outlines an introduction to information technology security course (CS 126) that is 7 credits. The instructor is Mr. Hamisi Fereji and the course discusses threats to IT systems and security techniques to protect them. The objectives are to explain threats and attacks, increase security awareness, and teach authentication and identification techniques. The course will be delivered through lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. Assessment includes midterm and final exams worth 20% each and a final university exam worth 60%. Recommended textbooks are also provided.

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Introduction To It Security: (7 Credits)

This document outlines an introduction to information technology security course (CS 126) that is 7 credits. The instructor is Mr. Hamisi Fereji and the course discusses threats to IT systems and security techniques to protect them. The objectives are to explain threats and attacks, increase security awareness, and teach authentication and identification techniques. The course will be delivered through lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. Assessment includes midterm and final exams worth 20% each and a final university exam worth 60%. Recommended textbooks are also provided.

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CS 126:

INTRODUCTION TO IT
SECURITY

(7 CREDITS)

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CS 126: INTRODUCTION TO IT
SECURITY

LECTURE 00

COURSE INTRODUCTION

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CS 126: INTRODUCTION TO IT
SECURITY

 INSTRACTOR: Mr. HAMISI FEREJI


M/Phone #: 0714 025657 (SMS only)
E-Mail: [email protected]
OFFICE LOCATION: Room CN 11
2nd floor- CIVE A/Block
 Tutorial assistant: Isack Mahenge
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DEGREE PROGRAMMES
1. CIVE: All 1st Year
2. Other: Option ???? (CoED)

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CS 126: INTRODUCTION TO IT SECURITY
 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This course discusses the importance of information
technology to any modern organization and made
the case for Information Technology security.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES
The main objective of this course is to introduce to
students the importance and techniques for ensuring
security to information technology (IT) systems.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon completion of this course, students should:
Explain possible threats and attacks to information
technologies.
Develop awareness of ensuring security measures to
secure IT systems against possible attacks and threats.
Have knowledge on different security, i.e.,
authentication and identification techniques that are
commonly used to IT systems and their applications.

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MODE OF DELIVERY

2 hours: Lecture per Week


1 hour:Tutorial per Week
Practical's: ???

 Class Hours: CIVE Teaching Time Table

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CS 126: COURSE CONTENTS

1. Introduction to IT Security

2. Information Security Management

3. Access Controls and Audit Trails

4. Application Security

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RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES
1. William Stallings (2002), Cryptography and Network
Security, Second Edition.
2. Rob Flickenger, Wireless Community Networks.
3. Matthew S. Gast, 802.11 Wireless Networks.
4. William Stallings, Wireless Communications and Networks
5. Anderson, Ross J. Security Engineering: A Guide to Building
Dependable Distributed Systems. J. Wiley.
6. Andress, Amanda, (2004) Surviving Security: How to
Integrate People, Process, and Technology, Second Edition,
Auerbach Publications
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CS 126: MODE OF ASSESSMENT

 MID SEMISTER TEST: 20%


 END SEMISTER TEST: 20%
 FINAL UNIVERSITY EXAM: 60%
__________________________________
 TOTAL: 100%

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CS 126: ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

1. MID SEMISTER TEST: Week 7


2. END SEMISTER TEST: “To Discuss”
3. FINAL UNIVERSITY EXAM: End of Semester

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CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
CS 126 (A)

1. ???

2. ???

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THANK YOU

END

CS 126: LECTURE 00
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