ISOL633 – Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance course reflection
Assignment:
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements:
Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.
Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment.
You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.
Assignment:
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements:
Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.
Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment.
You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.
PfA for course syllabus
School of Computer & Information Sciences
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Name:
ISOL/MSDF 633 – Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance
Section – 02
Spring 2020 – I G Term Asynchronous Online Course
Professor:
Melissa S. Gruner, J.D. – Adjunct Professor
Contact Information:
Office Hours: By appointment
E-mail: melissa.gruner@ucumberlands.edu
Online Support (IT) and I-Learn Policy:
All members of the University of the Cumberlands’ community who use the University’s computing, information or communication resources must act responsibly. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/it/downloads/terms
Course Website:
Access to the course website is required via the iLearn portal on the University of the Cumberlands website: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/ilearn/
Course Description:
The course examines computer crimes, laws and regulations. It includes techniques for investigating a
crime, gathering evidence, and communicating results.
Alignment Matrix
Course Objectives/Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
· Recognize the legal aspects of information security systems.
· Examine the concept of privacy and its legal protections.
· Identify the basic components of the American legal system.
· Describe legal compliance laws addressing how public and private institutions protect the security and privacy of consumer financial information.
· Analyze intellectual property laws.
· Describe the role of contracts in online transactions and cyberspace.
· Identify cybercrime and tort law issues in cyberspace.
· Examine the principles requiring governance of information within organizations.
· Identify risk analysis and incident response procedures.
· Explain the importance of forensic examination in legal proceedings.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Books and Resources:
Grama, Joanna Lyn. Legal Issues in Information Security, 2nd ed. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 20
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Student Lab Manual and Lab Access Key (also known as supplemental Lessons)
· YOU MUST HAVE THIS TO TAKE THE QUIZZES!
Other articles and readings may be assigned by course professor.
Course Activities and Experiences:
Students are expected to:
• Review any assigned reading material, complementary materials, and weekly lectures and prepare responses to homework assigned.
• Actively participate in activities, assignments, and discussions.
• Evaluate and react to each other’s work in a supportive, constructive manner.
• Complete specific assignments and exams when specified and in a professional manner.
• Utilize learned technologies for class assignments.
• Connect content knowledge from core courses to practical training placement and activities.
Academic Integrity:
At a Christian liberal arts university committed to the pursuit of truth and understanding, any act of academic dishonesty is especially distressing and cannot be tolerated. In general, academic dishonesty involves the abuse and misuse of information or people to gain an undeserved academic advantage or evaluation. The common forms of academic dishonesty include:
· Cheating – using deception in the taking of tests or the preparation of written work, using unauthorized materials, copying another person’s work with or without consent, or assisting another in such activities.
· Lying – falsifying, fabricating, or forging information in either written, spoken, or video presentations.
· Plagiarism—using the published writings, data, interpretations, or ideas of another without proper documentation
Plagiarism includes copying and pasting material from the internet into assignments without properly citing the source of the material.
Episodes of academic dishonesty are reported to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The potential penalty for academic dishonesty includes a failing grade on a particular assignment, a failing grade for the entire course, or charges against the student with the appropriate disciplinary body.
Attendance Policy:
When any student has exceeded 20% of the time prescribed for any class, that student will be automatically dropped from that particular class with the grade of “F.” This grade is placed on the official transcript of the student and is treated as a failing grade in calculating the grade point average. The definition of a class absence is a student’s failure to attend class for any reason. Instructors may count three times tardy or leaving early to be equal to one class absence. There are no excused absences, regardless of the reason for the class having been missed. However, faculty will make reasonable provisions to allow students to make up work if the absence is due to a university-sponsored function or a medical or family emergency that is documented in a timely manner. Allowance for students to make up work for other reasons is at each instructor’s discretion. A class absence does not excuse the student from being responsible for course work missed; the student is responsible for contacting the faculty member in order to make up class assignments. The Vice President for Academic Affairs is the authorized agent to consider any exceptions to the above regulations. (Undergraduate Catalog)
Disability Accommodations:
University of the Cumberlands accepts students with certified disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations for their certified needs in the classroom, in housing, in food service or in other areas. For accommodations to be awarded, a student must submit a completed Accommodations Application form and provide documentation of the disability to the Disability Services Coordinator (Mr. Jacob Ratliff, Boswell Campus Center, Student Services Office Suite, jacob.ratliff@ucumberlands.edu). When all paperwork is on file, a meeting between the student and the Coordinator will be arranged to discuss possible accommodations before accommodations are formally approved. Students must then meet with the Coordinator at the beginning of each semester before any academic accommodations can be certified for that term. Certifications for other accommodations are normally reviewed annually.
Student Responsibilities:
· The only authorized electronic means of academic, administrative, and co-curricular communication between University of the Cumberlands and its students is through the UCumberlands email system (i.e. Webmail). Each student is responsible for monitoring his/her University email account frequently. This is the primary email account used to correspond with you directly by the University; imperative program information is sent to this email account specifically from campus and program office.
· Students should check for e-mail and class announcements using iLearn (primary) and University of the Cumberlands webmail (secondary).
· Students are expected to find out class assignments for missed classes and make up missed work.
· Students are expected to find out if any changes have been made in the class or assignment schedule.
· Written work must be presented in a professional manner. Work that is not
submitted in a professional manner will not be evaluated and will be returned as unacceptable.
· There is a craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and diction (word usage) are all tools of that craft. Writing at the collegiate level will show careful attention to these elements of craft. Work that does not exhibit care with regard to these elements will be considered as inadequate for college writing and graded accordingly.
· Students are expected to take the examinations on the designated dates. If you are unable to take the exam on the scheduled date and know in advance, you are to make arrangements with your professor before the designated date. If you miss the exam, you must have a legitimate reason as determined by your professor.
Deadlines and Dues Dates:
Recognizing that a large part of professional life is meeting deadlines, it is necessary to develop time management and organizational skills. Failure to meet the course deadlines may result in penalties. Keep in mind that all deadlines are set using Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Late assignments will NOT be accepted.
Writing Expectations:
Learning outcomes for candidates’ writing competencies include clarity of thought, discernment in planning and organization, and integration of evidence and criteria.
· The instructor expects that students will have knowledge of appropriate forms of documentation and use it where appropriate. APA format is required and style of notation to credit all sources that are not your own.
· There is a craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and diction (word usage) are all tools of that craft. Writing at the collegiate level will show careful attention to these elements of craft. Work that does not exhibit care with regard to these elements will be considered as inadequate for college writing and graded accordingly.
· All assignments, unless otherwise instructed, should be submitted in APA format.
Participation Policy:
Study after study has linked successful academic performance with good class participation. Those who assume positions of responsibility must “show up” in order to be effective. Therefore, students are expected to actively participate in intelligent discussion of assigned topics in all areas (Discussion Board Activities, Synchronous Sessions, Forums, Shared Papers, etc.) to help process course material and/or to demonstrate understanding of course content. Point adjustments will be taken for non-participation.
Academic Appeals:
Both undergraduate and graduate students have the right to challenge a grade. If discussions with the course instructor and department chair do not lead to a satisfactory conclusion, students may file a formal written appeal with the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who will forward the appeal to the chair of the Academic Appeals Committee. This formal written appeal must be filed by the end of the 4th week of classes in the next regular term following the term in which the course in question was taken. The Academic Appeals Committee then gathers information from the student, the instructor, and any other relevant parties. The Committee will deliver its recommendation on the complaint to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. After reviewing this recommendation and concurring or amending it, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will inform the student and instructor of the disposition of the complaint no later than the last day of classes of the term in which the complaint was filed. Records of all actions regarding academic grade appeals, including their final disposition, are maintained by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Academic Appeals Committee. (Undergraduate Catalog/Graduate Catalog)
Links to Support:
Orientation to I-Learn: Student training course on I-Learn, https://ucumberlands.blackboard.com/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp
Book Store: http://cumber.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=50059&catalogId=10001&langId=-1
Library:
http://www.ucumberlands.edu/library/
Course Assignments and Evaluation
Evaluation Method:
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance. Relative weights assigned to graded work are as follows:
Required Assignments*
Assignment
Description
Weight
Exams (2)
Each exam will consist of multiple choice, short answer questions, discussion questions, and other security related questions. Exam items will be derived primarily from lectures and readings. Exams will be available through iLearn, but must be completed independently. See course calendar for tentative due dates.
42%
Homework Assignments
Weekly labs, quizzes, discussion posts and other assessment devices (including the Practical Connection Assignment) will be assigned to supplement the required readings.
48%
Course Paper
This team-based work challenges you to apply the objectives in a way that demonstrates your understanding of these legal principles, as well as your writing abilities.
10%
TOTAL
100%
* Assignments may change at the discretion of the professor and changes in the assignments will be announced in class. Students are responsible for noting and completing any changes in assignments.
Students will be evaluated on:
1. Two Exams – Tentative dates for the Exams are given below. Exams may consist of multiple choice, short answer, discussion, and other security related questions.
2. Homework Assignments and Quizzes – Assignments, discussion posts and quizzes will be given throughout the term. Assignments will come from the lecture materials, discussion questions, and reading assignments. Homework Assignments.
3. Practical Connection Assignment
4. Course Paper
Grading Scale:
A= 90 – 100 (90% – 100%)
B= 80 – 89 (80% – 89%)
C = 70 – 79 (70% – 79%)
F < 69 (Below 69%)
Syllabus Disclaimer:
This syllabus is intended as a set of guidelines for this course and the professor reserves the right to make modifications in content, schedule, and requirements as necessary to promote the best education possible within conditions affecting this course. Any changes to the syllabus will be discussed with the students.
Tentative Course Expectations (specific due dates are listed in the course module)
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Unit |
Unit Topics |
Reading |
Assignments Due** |
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#1 January 6 |
Fundamental Concepts: · Information Security Overview · Privacy Overview |
Chs. 1, 2 |
Syllabus Quiz – Due Sunday January 12 Lab #1 Creating an IT Infrastructure Asset List and Identifying Where Privacy Data Resides Lab #2 Case Study on U.S. Veterans Affairs and Loss of Privacy Information Quizzes Due Wednesday, January 15 |
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#2 January 13 |
Fundamental Concepts: · The American Legal System |
Ch. 3 |
Discussion Post #1 Lab # 3 Case Study on PCI DSS Noncompliance: Card Systems Solutions Post and Quiz Due Sunday, January 19 |
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#3 January 20 |
Laws Influencing Information Security: · Security and Privacy of Consumer Financial Information · Security and Privacy of Information Belonging to Children and Educational Records · Security and Privacy of Health Information |
Chs. 4-6 |
Lab #4 Analyzing and Comparing GLBA and HIPAA Lab #5 Case Study on Issues Related to Sharing Consumers’ Confidential Information Quizzes Due Sunday, January 26 **Prepare for Midterm Exam** |
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#4 January 27 |
Laws Influencing Information Security: · Corporate Information Security and Privacy Regulation · Federal Government Information Security and Privacy Regulations |
Chs. 7, 8 |
MIDTERM EXAM Exam Due Sunday, February 2 Course Paper Paper Due Sunday, February 23 |
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#5 February 3 |
Laws Influencing Information Security: · State Laws Protecting Citizen Information and Breach Notification Laws · Intellectual Property Law |
Chs. 9, 10 |
Lab #6 Identifying the Scope of Your State’s Data and Security Breach Notification Law Lab #7 Case Study on Digital Millennium Recording Act: Napster Quizzes Due Sunday, February 9 Course Paper Team Information Due February 9 |
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#6 February 10 |
Laws Influencing Information Security: · The Role of Contracts · Criminal Law and Tort Law Issues in Cyberspace |
Chs. 11, 12 |
Discussion Post #2 Lab #8 Cyberstalking or Cyberbullying and Laws to Protect Individuals Post and Quiz Due Sunday, February 16 Practical Connection Assignment Due February 16 |
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#7 February 17 |
Security and Privacy in Organizations: · Information Security Governance · Risk Analysis, Incident Response, and Contingency Planning |
Chs. 13, 14 |
Lab #9 Recommending IT Security Policies to Help Mitigate Risk Lab #10 Case Study on Computer Forensics: Pharmaceutical Company Quizzes and Course Paper Due Sunday, February 23 **Prepare for Final Exam** |
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#8 February 24 |
Security and Privacy in Organizations: · Computer Forensics and Investigations |
Ch. 15 |
Discussion Post #3 FINAL EXAM Post and Exam Due Tuesday, February 25 |
*ALL DUE DATES AND ASSIGNMENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
**All assignments are due in iLearn by 11:59pm EST on Sunday of the corresponding week…EXCEPT the last week of class when the Final Exam is due on Tuesday, February 25 at 11:59pm EST.
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