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NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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ITSY-2341-001 Security Management Practices
Pre-requisite: ITSY 1342
In-depth coverage of security management practices, including asset evaluation and risk management; cyber law and ethics issues; policies and procedures; business recovery and business continuity planning; network security design; and developing and maintaining a security plan.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
In this course, you are expected to read all assigned materials and agree to abide by the rules and guidelines presented in the department academic integrity policy; by submitting an assignment, you acknowledge this policy. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VG1NSpxZzc8HDz_ElcnwYALIMYy-tCSl/view?usp=drive_link
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)
Hybrid
CompTIA® PenTest+ PT0-002 Cert Guide
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-756606-8
ISBN-10: 0-13-756606-9
By Omar Santos
Publisher: Pearson 2022
Access to PC Computers are available in the CIS Department at Amarillo College.
NDG Online Labs - Ethical Hacking V2 https://www.netdevgroup.com/online/courses/open-source/ndg-ethical-hacking-v2
Laptop or Desktop Computer using Windows 10/11 OS or latest Linux distro. Intel VT-X/AMD-V capable CPU, enabled in BIOS (Systems should have 8 GB of Ram of more and capable of running at least 2 VMs at once.)
Reliable Access to the Internet
College-Ruled Notebook, Pen or Pencil
End-of-Course Outcomes:
Develop a security plan; establish suitable level of protection; determine legal issues; implement network security design; and revise risk analysis and security plan. Here are the key domains covered in this course in preparation of the CompTIA Pentest+ PT0-002 certification exam:
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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
It is the policy of the Career and Technical Education Division and the Electronics Program that pagers and cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode in the classroom setting and pagers and cell phones must be turned off while in labs.
It is the policy of the Career and Technical Education Division and the Electronics Program that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the discretion of the instructor, but food and drink are not allowed in labs.
| Grading Criteria/Grading Scale: | |||
| >89.5% | A | ||
| >79.5% | B | ||
| >69.5% | C | ||
| >59.5% | D | ||
| <59.5% | F | ||
| The following criteria will be used to determine your grade: | |||
| REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS: | |||
Activity | Learning Environment | Percentage Weight | Additional Information |
| Attendance | Class | 20% | |
| Blackboard Exams | Online | 20% | Drop Lowest Grade |
| In-Class Activities and Labs | Class / NDG Online Portal | 25% | Participation Required |
| TEEX AWR353 Certification - Using the Comm CS Maturity Model to Develop a CS Program | Online | 10% | https://teex.org/class/AWR353/ |
| TEEX AWR177 Certification - Information Risk Management | Online | 10% | https://teex.org/class/AWR177/ |
| Comprehensive Final Exam | In-Class | 15% | |
All work is provided for each student at the beginning of the semester. It is your responsibility to ensure all work is completed by the scheduled dates.
** This is an accelerated 8 week course and requires substantial work outside of class.
This course is to prepare students to take the CompTIA PT0-002 Pentest+ Certification Exam
The weeks chapter work including tests, in-class activities, and other assigned materials are due by Midnight on the day prior to the first class meeting of the week. Late work will be assessed a 5 point penalty for every late day. A “Zero” will be recorded in the grade book for any assignment more than a week late!
The calendar below represents a planned outline for the course. Actual dates are subject to change. Please check your email daily for course updates from your instructor.
WK 1 – In-Class: Syllabus Introduction / At Home: Read Chapter 1 and 2, Complete Syllabus Quiz in Blackboard, Log-in to NDG Labs https://www.netdevgroup.com/online/courses/open-source/ndg-ethical-hacking-v2
WK 2 – In-Class: Lecture Ch 1 and 2, Start NDG Labs 1-3 / At Home: Complete Ch 1 and 2 Exams, Complete NDG Labs 1-3
WK 3 – In-Class: Lecture Ch 3, Start NDG Labs 4-6 / At Home: Complete Ch 3 Exam, Complete NDG Labs 4-6, Start TEEX AWR353 ~~ Click this TEEX Link
WK 4 – In-Class: Lecture Ch 4 and 5, Start NDG Labs 7-9 / At Home: Complete Ch 4 and 5 exams, Complete NDG Labs 7-9, Midterm Due: TEEX AWR353 Certification - Using the Community Cyber Security Maturity Model (CCSMM) to Develop a Cyber Security Program
WK 5 – In-Class: Lecture Ch 6, Start NDG Labs 10-12 / At Home: Complete Ch 6 Exam, Complete NDG labs 10-12
WK 6 – In-Class: Lecture Ch 7 and 8, Start NDG Labs 13-15 / At Home: Complete Ch 7 and 8 Exams, Complete NDG Labs 13-15, Start TEEX AWR177 Certification - Information Risk Management ~~ Click this TEEX Link
WK 7 – In-Class: Lecture Ch 9 and 10, Start NDG Labs 16-20 / At Home: Complete Ch 9 and 10 Exams, Complete NDG Labs 16-20
WK 8 – In-Class: Comprehensive Final / At Home - TEEX AWR177 Certification - Information Risk Management --- Congratulations! You made it!
Exam Details
| Exam Codes | PT0-002 |
| Launch Date | October 28, 2021 |
| Exam Description | The CompTIA PenTest+ will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to plan and scope a penetration testing engagement including vulnerability scanning, understand legal and compliance requirements, analyze results, and produce a written report with remediation techniques. |
| Number of Questions | Maximum of 85 questions |
| Type of Questions | Performance-based and multiple choice |
| Length of Test | 165 minutes |
| Passing Score | 750 (on a scale of 100-900) |
| Recommended Experience | Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience. While there is no required prerequisite, PenTest+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus. |
PenTest+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation, because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
March 11 - 17: Spring Break (faculty and students)
March 18: Spring 2 Classes Begin
March 25: Census Day (non-attendance)
March 29: Easter Holiday (college closed)
April 8: Registration for Summer and Fall 2023
April 14: Honors Convocation, Amarillo Civic Center
April 30: Last Day to Withdraw from 2nd eight week classes
May 10: 2nd eight week classes end
May 10: Commencement, Amarillo Civic Center
03/07/24 7:24 PM
03/07/24 7:26 PM