Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2021
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Cybersecurity Foundations
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210118_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This is a course offered through OntarioLearn. Access to the course materials will be through OntarioLearn.com and you will be sent an email with your login details.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This course prepares students to recognize and understand the inherent vulnerabilities of Windows systems by using and understanding tools and techniques to decrease the risks arising from vulnerabilities in Microsoft Operating Systems and applications. This course introduces defense strategies through understanding of system and file permissions, password and account security, the Windows Registry, Malware prevention, encryption, and Directory Service management via policies.

Program Context

Cybersecurity Foundations	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This course is part of the Cybersecurity Foundations Recognition of Achievement.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	N/A

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Investigate concepts, procedures and security practices to secure Microsoft Windows computers.
Use basic components of Windows Security.
Use access controls, user privileges and permissions in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
Discuss encryption tools and technologies.
Analyze methods of Malware protection.
Analyze the use of Group Policy controls in Windows Operating systems.
Use Microsoft Windows security profile and audit tools.
Use Microsoft Windows Backup and Recovery Tools.
Discuss Microsoft Network Security and Security Administration.
Analyze methods of hardening Microsoft Windows Operating systems and infrastructure.
Investigate methods of applying Microsoft application security.
Discuss methods used for Microsoft Windows incident handling and management.
Discuss the Microsoft Windows security life cycle.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Test # 1	25.0%
	Test # 2	25.0%
	Final Exam	50.0%
	Total	100.0%

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Other
Notes: This course is delivered through OntarioLearn and is hosted by Seneca College. Access to this course is through is the OntarioLearn website.

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: N/A
Resource(s): N/A
Applicable student group(s): Online Students
Course Details:

Windows Security Situation and Current Threats
Managing and maintaining security in Microsoft Windows and Operating Systems
Access Controls in Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows and Encryption Tools and Techniques
Protecting Against Malware
Group Policy Control
Microsoft Windows Security Profile and Audit Tools
Microsoft Windows Backup and Recovery Tools
Microsoft Windows Network Security
Microsoft Windows Security Administration
Hardening the Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
Microsoft Application Security
Microsoft Windows Incident Handling and Management
Microsoft Windows Security Life Cycle

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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