SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The COMP482 schedule might
change during the quarter! Watch
this space frequently for any
changes (or any updates) as we
adapt to our quarter.
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| Week 1 | ||||
| Day | Class Topic | Reading (due before class) | Due | In-Class Topics/Activities |
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| M1 | Introduction to the Course |
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| W1 | What is Cybersecurity? | Chapter 1-1.2, 1.5-1.6 | Activity: Think Like a Hacker |
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| F1 | History of Cybersecurity | Chapter 1.3-1.4 | Activity: Recent Attacks Reflection: Week 1 |
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| Week 2 | ||||
| Day | Class Topic | Reading (due before class) | Due | In-Class Topics/Activities |
| M2 | Physical Security | |||
| W2 | Malware | Chapter 3-3.4 | Activity: Think Like a Hacker |
TryHackMe: MAL: Malware Introductory, Introduction to Antivirus |
| F2 | Software Threats/Defenses | Chapter 3.6 | Activity: Recent Attacks Reflection: Week 1 |
Reflection: Week 2
Activity: Keylogger or Buffer TryHackMe: x86 Architecture Overview |
| Week 3 | ||||
| Day | Class Topic | Reading (due before class) | Due | In-Class Topics/Activities |
| M3 | Network Threats/Defenses | Chapter 4-4.4, Chapter 5-5.4 | TryHackMe: Secure Network Arcitectures. Modules: Network Fundamentals, Linux Fundamentals |
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| W3 | Network Threats/Defenses | |||
| F3 | Cloud Security Threats/Defenses | Topic Deliverable: Topic Selection Project Deliverable: Meeting with Dr. Polanco and Topic Selection Reflection: Week 2 |
Reflection: Week 3 | |
| Week 4 | ||||
| Day | Class Topic | Reading (due before class) | Due | In-Class Topics/Activities |
| M4 | Web-Based Threats/Defenses | Chapter 5.5-5.6 | TryHackMe: SQL Injection Lab, SQL Injection, Advanced SQL Injection, Web Application Security |
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| W4 | Internet of Things Threats/Defenses | Activity: IoT | ||
F4 |
Travel - No Class | Reflection: Week 3 Activity: Keylogger or Buffer |
Reflection: Week 4 | |
| Week 5 | ||||
| Day | Class Topic | Reading (due before class) | Due | In-Class Topics/Activities |
| M5 | Cryptography and Threats/Defenses | Chapter 2-2.5 | TryHackMe: Cryptography Basics Activity: Caesar Cipher |
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| W5 | Encryption/Decryption | Chapter 2.6-2.10 | Activity: IoT Topic Deliverable: Topic Presentation |
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| F5 | Topic Presentation | Reflection: Week 4 | Erik and Alex Yaz, Aiden, and Logan Presentation Evaluations |
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| Week 6 | ||||
| Day | Class Topic | Reading (due before class) | Due | In-Class Topics/Activities |
| M6 | Topic Presentation | Activity: Caesar Cipher | Jordan Jeremy, Ryan, and Leo Presentation Evaluations Extra Credit: AEs or RSA |
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| W6 | Topic Presentation | Narelle Yuliana Chau Mollie and Zahra Presentation Evaluations |
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| F6 | Topic Presentation | Senchen, Owen, Stephen, and Hugo Lelo Presentation Evaluations |
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| Week 7 | ||||
| Day | Class Topic | Reading (due before class) | Due | In-Class Topics/Activities |
| M7 | DOGL - No Class | Chapter 3.5 | Presentation Evaluations |
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| W7 | Guest Lecture: Peter Zillmann | |||
| F7 | Flex Day: Project Time | Project Deliverable: Midway Report | ||
| Week 8 | ||||
| Day | Class Topic | Reading (due before class) | Due | In-Class Topics/Activities |
| M8 | Social Engineering Attacks/Defenses | Chapter 3.5 | Activity: Going Phishing |
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| W8 | Safe Software Practices/Develpoment | Chapter 9-9.5 | Extra Credit: AEs or RSA | Activity: Secure Software |
| F8 | Flex Day: Work Time | |||
| Week 9 | ||||
| Day | Class Topic | Reading (due before class) | Due | In-Class Topics/Activities |
| M9 | Memorial Day |
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| W9 | Flex Day: Work Time | Activity: Going Phishing Activity: Secure Software |
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| F9 | Flex Day: Work Time | |||
| Week 10 | ||||
| Day | Class Topic | Reading (due before class) | Due | In-Class Topics/Activities |
| S10 | Project Deliverable: Presentation | |||
| M10 | Project Presentation | Lelo, Alex, and Erik
Narelle, Chau, and Yuliana Presentation Evaluations |
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| W10 | Project Presentation | Logan, Yaz, and Aiden
Ryan, Leo, and Jeremy Presentation Evaluations |
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| F10 | Project Presentation | Jordan
Mollie and Zahra Owen, Senchen, Stephen, Hugo Presentation Evaluations |
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| Finals Week | ||||
| Day | Class Topic | Reading (due before class) | Due | In-Class Topics/Activities |
| M11 | Project Deliverable: Final Report Presentation Evaluations TryHackMe Engagement |
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