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COM-530 Network Security Management

Module 1 Homework

Each module your homework will include both the Hands-On Projects and the Case Projects located at the end of each chapter in assigned reading. For Homework 1:

1. Do Hands-On Projects (HOP) 1-1 and 2-1

NOTE:

1. Although the text references Windows 7 as the operating system, all of the assigned Hands On Projects (HOP) will work in Windows Vista.

2. Windows Server 2008 or any other version will not be required for any assignments.

3. HOP 1-1 calls for you to install the ZoneAlarm Free Firewall. If you have another firewall besides the Windows one, you are not required to do this HOP. You should instead answer the questions in the text based on your firewall (specify it in your answers). You should also be aware that the ZoneAlarm firewall installation will perform changes to your system setup. You will remove it in a later chapter.

2. Do Case Projects 1-1 and 2-1

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Module 2 Homework

In this module, for Homework 2 you are to complete:

1. Case Projects 3-1, 4-1 and 4-2

2. Hands-On Projects 3-1 and 4-1

In each complete Hands-On Project you must either answer any questions that are included or state what you observed if there were no questions and include a screenshot of the final result.

COM-530 Network Security Management

Module 3 Homework

n this module, for Homework 3 you are to complete:

1. Case Projects 5-1, 5-2, and 6-1

2. Hands-On Projects 5-1, 5-2, and 6-1

• In each complete Hands-On Project you must either answer any questions that are included or state what you observed if there were no questions and include a screenshot of the final result.

COM-530 Network Security Management

Module 4 Homework

In this module, for Homework 4 you are to complete:

1. Case Projects do one of 7-1 or 7-2 and do one of 8-1 or 8-2

2. Hands-On Projects 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4, and 8-14

• In each complete Hands-On Project you must either answer any questions that are included or state what you observed if there were no questions and include a screenshot of the final result.

COM-530 Network Security Management

Module 5 Homework

In this module, for Homework 5 you are to complete:

1. Case Projects 9-2 and 10-1

2. Hands-On Projects 9-1 and 10-2

• In each complete Hands-On Project you must either answer any questions that are included or state what you observed if there were no questions and include a screenshot of the final result.

COM-530 Network Security Management

Module 6 Homework

In this module, for Homework 6 you are to complete:

1. Case Projects 11-1 and 12-1

2. Hands-On Projects 12-1

• In each complete Hands-On Project you must either answer any questions that are included or state what you observed if there were no questions and include a screenshot of the final result.

COM-530 Network Security Management

Module 7 Homework

In this module, for Homework 7 you are to complete:

1. Case Projects 13-1 and 14-1

• The files needed to complete Case Projects 13-1 and 14-1 are available in Doc Sharing.

2. Hands-On Projects 13-1 and 14-1

• In each complete Hands-On Project you must either answer any questions that are included or state what you observed if there were no questions and include a screenshot of the final result.

COM-530 Network Security Management

Module 8 Final Project-Term Paper

In this course, you will complete a Final Project-Term Paper. The Final Project-Term Paper must be double-spaced and 8-10 pages in length not including your cover sheet and reference page. It also must be in proper APA format. You may choose any topic to research as long as it relates to a concept or subject you will be learning in this course. All topics are required to be approved by the instructor before you start your Final Project-Term Paper. Students may not research the same topic. Email your instructor requesting approval for your topic no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT. Click here for more information on about the Final Project-Term Paper. This information can also be found Doc Sharing.

Final Project-Term Paper Guidelines, Expectations, and Rubric

In this course, you will complete a Final Project-Term Paper. The Final Project-Term Paper must be

double-spaced and 8-10 pages in length not including your cover sheet and reference page. It also must

be in proper APA format. You may choose any topic to research as long as it relates a concept or subject

you will be learning in this course. All topics are required to be approved by the instructor before you start

your Term Paper. Students may not research the same topic. You must email the instructor to request

approval of the topic no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

1. Research a topic in network security management and identify a thesis that logically develops

and communicates your ideas throughout the research paper.

2. For the topic found above, effectively synthesize and integrate new information, including peerreviewed

articles that are appropriate for the topic, and identify similarities and differences from

your reading assignments.

3. Develop a research paper based on that topic that is sufficiently cited to support arguments,

incorporates peer feedback, includes evidence of graduate-level writing mechanics, and is

properly formatted in APA style.

4. Describe in your research paper a discussion of the relevance of personal development, including

the critically ethical behavior critical in using computers in an organization’s environment.

5. In Module 7, you will submit your Final Project- Term Paper to the Dropbox no later than Sunday

11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 8. (This Dropbox basket is linked to Turnitin.)

Elements Criteria

Ratings

Exceptional Proficient Basic Insufficient Missing

Knowledge/Understanding

Shows depth and

understanding of the subject

Thesis for paper is clearly

identified and logically

develops throughout the

paper

Reasoning is sound,

compelling, and well

supported

Research

Peer-reviewed articles are

selected and are appropriate

for the paper topic

Articles are synthesized and

integrated effectively

There is sufficient research

cited to support arguments

New information from articles

addresses similarities and

differences with prior course

readings and individual’s

prior knowledge

Writing

Demonstrates evidence of

graduate-level writing

mechanics*

Minimum paper requirements

(length, topic, research,

integration of core values)

are met

Follows formatting

requirements given (e.g.,

APA or MLA)

Rubric – Final Project-Term Paper Rubric

Name__________________________________ Date Completed_______________

Students will complete the assignment with attention to the criteria below.

Rating:

Exceptional corresponds to a grade of A- to A (94-100). Performance is outstanding; significantly

above the usual expectations.

Proficient corresponds to a grade of B- to B+ (80-89%). Skills and standards are at the level of

expectation.

Basic corresponds to a grade of C (75-79%). Skills and standards are acceptable but improvements

are needed to meet expectations well.

Insufficient/Missing corresponds to a grade of F (below 75%). Performance is weak; the skills or

standards are not sufficiently demonstrated at this time.

NOTE TO FACULTY: Compute a holistic score for each element by placing check marks in the

appropriate boxes, or compute an analytic score by assigning points for each element, following the

percentages indicated with the assignment.

Statement on graduate-level writing requirements:

Your writing reflects your ideas and communicates your understanding of the topic to the instructor. This

assignment will be graded on the composition elements listed below, as well as your understanding of the

content.

Successful graduate-level writing should demonstrate:

Proofreading skills

Correct grammar and punctuation

Logical organization

Proper content presentation (introduction, body, conclusion)

Correct formatting for citations, references, and heading