SYLLABUS FOR HMSY 1341
Critical Infrastructure Protection
WeBB Learning
Semester Hours Credit: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Course Dates: 16 Jan 17 – 26 Feb 17
Weekly CTC Blackboard discussions and assignments
Instructor: Mr. Jeff Arter
Instructor’s Location: Naples, Italy
Skype Name: Jeffrey.arter
Weekly Skype Office Hours: Tuesdays 1800-1900
Instructor Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-213-5361
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY
My name is Jeff Arter. I spent twenty years in the Air Force as a Security Forces NCO,
joining as a Law Enforcement Specialist. I went from installation entry controller, patrol,
flight armorer, element leader, assistant flight sergeant to flight sergeant. I have experience
in all aspects of law enforcement and investigated all manner of misdemeanor and felony
cases from domestic disturbances, child abduction, rape, murder, drug cases, arson, larceny,
to traffic accident investigation. I performed duties as the Regional Security NCO in the
NATO AFSOUTH Intelligence Division, Counterintelligence, and Security Branch.
Throughout my time as the Regional Security NCO, I continuously analyzed physical
security programs to include critical infrastructure systems, identifying potential security
threats and assessed vulnerabilities. I conducted more than 45 annual security inspections
covering all aspects of physical security and infrastructure protection. I authored a major
AFSOUTH Supplement to Allied Command Europe Security Directive 70-1. I also wrote a
detailed handbook for subordinate commands to use on infrastructure protection
requirements. During the Balkans conflict, I was the lead NCO for Balkan Theater security
operations and authored rear-area security procedures for AFSOUTH forward HQs and
provided security guidance to local military and host nation authorities. I am married and
have three grown children.
I.
INTRODUCTION
A.
Identification and analysis of critical infrastructure systems including
security and threat assessments. Includes mitigation of threats as well as
evaluation and revision of security measures in order to protect critical
infrastructures.
B.
This course is a required course for use in the Homeland Security—
Emergency Management Associate of Applied Science Degree.
C.
This course is occupationally related and serves as preparation for careers in:
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Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
D.
II.
Prerequisite(s): None
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, Critical Infrastructure Protection, the
student will be able to:
A.
Identify the various infrastructure sectors that have evolved into today’s
critical infrastructures.
B.
List several quantitative procedures for evaluating their vulnerability and
establish optimal policies for reducing these vulnerabilities.
C.
Use the internet and library resources to conduct information collection.)
D.
Demonstrate the basic knowledge of critical infrastructure protection by
presenting written and oral reports.
III.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
A. The instructional materials identified for this course are viewable through
http://www.ctcd.edu/academics/booksinstructional-materials/
Required Student Textbook:
Lewis, T. (2014). Critical Infrastructure Protection in Homeland Security:
Defending a Networked Nation. 2nd Edition. Wiley.
ISBN: 9781118817636
IV.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Your first responsibility is scholarship. The grade you receive for this course
will not be the grade of the instructor, but rather the grade you and you alone
make.
B.
You should attend online class regularly on Central Texas College (CTC)
Blackboard. Online attendance involves logging into your Blackboard class and
participating in discussions, submitting assignments, etc. Be prepared to also
take any unannounced quizzes relating to text assignments and lecture material
presented from the beginning of the course. Please refer to ‘Class Attendance
and Course Progress’ under the Academic Policies section in our current CTC
Course Catalog.
C.
You are encouraged to give your best effort throughout the course. From the
beginning, you should plan for a steady, organized, and continuous effort, which
in the long run will prove more effective for your final grade than a last minute
crash-cram policy. Your course grade is not determined solely by exam grade.
Such factors as class participation, initiative, attendance, and individual research
papers or projects will be considered in grade computation.
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D.
From time to time, special library and/or outside assignments will be made to
members of the class individually and/or in groups. You are expected to read all
assignments and fulfill your responsibilities to any group assignment.
E.
You are expected to read all assigned material and bring your textbook/reading
materials to class. Keep informed on all assignments, especially after an
absence.
F.
Good class notes are indispensable for earning a good grade, since both the
material assigned and that discussed in class will be the basis for examination
material.
G.
Scholastic Honesty: All students are required and expected to maintain the
highest standards of scholastic honesty in the preparation of all coursework and
during examinations. The following are considered examples of scholastic
dishonesty:
Plagiarism: The taking of passages from the writing of others without
giving proper credit to the sources.
Collusion: Using another’s work as one’s own, or working together with
another person in the preparation of work, unless such joint preparation is
specifically approved in advance by the instructor.
Cheating: Giving or receiving information on examinations.
Students guilty of scholastic dishonesty will be administratively dropped from
the course with a grade of “F” and be subject to disciplinary action, which may
include suspension and expulsion.
H.
V.
Special Work: A term paper or other project, per requirements of the instructor,
will be required. The subject must be appropriate for the course material. Check
with the instructor when you have made a selection. The value is indicated in the
semester grade computation and has considerable weight on your final average.
COURSE FORMAT – WeBB Learning on Blackboard
This course has been developed on Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to
make sure that they have access to CTC Blackboard and that they are familiar with
the contents and assignments. It is also the student’s responsibility to log into CTC
Blackboard at least once a week to ‘attend’ the online class portion and to participate
in the online Blackboard discussions and assignments. Failure to do so will violate the
attendance policy and will have a negative impact on the course grade.
The course will meet for six weeks. Instructional strategies will include weekly CTC
Blackboard assignments and discussion boards to accomplish the lecture hours per
week. Weekly interactions will be available via various communication tools to
include Skype, Blackboard Collaborate, or Voice Podcaster/Voice Email, and
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conventional use of emails and Blackboard Message Board. Students may be assigned
to participate in Groups, Journals, Blogs, or Wikis. Students will also have an access
to required Discussion Board threads; course Announcements; critiques and feedback
on Assignments and drafts of papers. Specific weekly interaction will be
communicated via Announcements on Blackboard and arranged with the course
instructors.
VI.
EXAMINATIONS
A.
VII.
There will be a minimum of two major examinations and a written paper or
project as follows:
1.
Mid-term exam on 2 Feb 2017
2.
Final exam must be completed by 23 Feb 2017
3.
Term Paper and/or Term Project due on 16 Feb 2017
B.
A student must take all examinations as scheduled by the instructor. Students
who know in advance that they will be unavailable for an examination, due to
valid reasons, must arrange to take an early examination. Unexpected absences
from class, due to illness or extenuating circumstances will require the student to
communicate with the instructor about individual make-up work.
C.
Students who miss an exam without communicating the reason or circumstance
with the instructor will be given a zero for the missed examination.
D.
Examinations will consist of both objective (true/false, multiple choice, fill inthe-blank, and matching) and subjective (short answer and essay) questions.
Students must be able to communicate both orally and in written form, thus some
questions requiring the composition and writing of an essay answer will be
required.
E.
Exams will be administered via BioSig application. See Blackboard class for
registration information.
SEMESTER GRADE COMPUTATIONS
The final grade in this course will be based on the following:
Participation
Assignments & Quizzes
Discussion Boards (mandatory)
Term Paper/Term Presentation
Mid-term Exam
Final Exam
Total possible points:
POINTS
900-1000
800-899
700-799
600-699
0-599
100 points
200 points
200 points
200 points
100 points
200 points
1000 points
GRADES
A=4 pts/sem hr
B=3 pts/sem hr
C=2 pts/sem hr
D=1 pt/sem hr
F=0 pts/sem hr
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A term paper or term project is expected from all students. Students may vary in their
competency levels on these abilities, so the instructor may need to revisit the term
paper concept during the course.
VIII. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE INSTRUCTOR
A. Tuition refunds are made only in the case of class cancellation or official and timely
withdrawal from CTC or from a course. Please refer to the current course catalog for
more details.
B. GoArmyEd students should contact their education counselor before withdrawing
and are required to withdraw through the GoArmyEd portal.
Please note: a military withdrawal does not override CTC’s grading policy.
For self-pay students, refunds are computed from the date the Application for
Withdrawal or Refund is filed with the CTC Field Representative or designated
student Services Officer. Special conditions apply to students who receive federal,
state, and/or institutional financial aid.
Tuition and fees paid directly to the Institution by the Veterans Administration,
Title IV (Financial Aid Programs, a sponsor, donor, or scholarship shall be refunded
to the source rather than directly to the students.
C. Course Withdrawals, Student Responsibilities: It is the student’s responsibility to
officially withdraw from a course. The instructor cannot initiate a withdrawal based
upon a student’s request. Rather, students must initiate the withdrawal with the
designated Education Center Representative, through the CTC Field Representative
or the Student Services Officer for that region.
Applications for Withdrawal will be accepted at any time before the completion of
75% of the course, after which time the student will be assigned an “FN”- “Failure for
Non-attendance.”
D. Faculty/Administrative Initiated Withdrawals
Faculty are authorized to withdraw students who are not making satisfactory course
progress as outlined in the section of the Catalog entitled "Satisfactory Progress
Standards”.
A student may be administratively withdrawn by a designated member of the
administrative staff of the College under the following conditions:

The student has been placed on Academic Suspension or Disciplinary
Suspension;

The student has an outstanding financial obligation owed to the college;

The student registered for a course without the required prerequisite or
departmental permission;

Students who do not participate or complete graded activities during the first
week will be administratively withdrawn.
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The college is under no obligation to refund tuition and fees, or other costs associated
with a student who is administratively withdrawn.
E. Incomplete / Course in Progress Grade Policy: An “IP” or “Incomplete” grade may
be assigned by an instructor if a student has made satisfactory progress in a course
with the exception of a major quiz, final exam, or other project. The “IP” grade may
also be assigned based on circumstances beyond a student’s control, such as personal
illness, death in the immediate family, or military orders. Notice of absences, with
supporting documentation, may be required by the instructor. The instructor makes
the final decision concerning the granting of the incomplete grade. With an
“Incomplete” grade, students are required to complete a set amount of work before
the instructor will submit an official letter grade.
F. Cellular phones, beepers, and other electronic devices will be turned off while the
student is in the classroom or laboratory unless the student is using the device for
class purposes. No texting or social networking is allowed during class.
G. Instructor Discretion: The instructor reserves the right of final decision in course
requirements.
H. Civility: Individuals are expected to be cognizant of what a constructive educational
experience is and respectful of those participating in a learning environment. Failure
to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.
IX. COURSE OUTLINE COURSE OUTLINE
Note: The instructor has the right to change the course schedule and will announce any
changes in class.
This structured course has been developed on Blackboard with any instructor-required live
sessions on Skype, Blackboard Collaborate, Google+, FaceTime, etc. It is not a self-paced
course. Please follow your instructor’s schedule of Discussion Board posts, lessons,
assignments, and quizzes/exams.
The course will meet for six weeks. Instructional strategies will include weekly CTC
Blackboard assignments and discussion boards to accomplish the learning outcomes.
Schedule of Assignments:
Weekly:
a) CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight
(Instructor’s Time Zone)
1. CTC Blackboard peer responses to Discussion Board posts is due by
Saturday midnight (Instructor’s Time Zone)
b) CTC Blackboard assignment/project is due by Saturday midnight (Instructor’s Time
Zone)
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Lesson/
Session
1
2
3
4
5
6
Chapters
Assignments/Projects/Exams
Due Dates
Chapter 1: Origins of Critical
Infrastructure Protection
Chapter 2: Risk Strategies
Chapter 3: Theories of
Catastrophe
Post Introduction
Post Discussion 1
Read assigned chapters
Submit Assignment 1
Post Discussion 1 response
Post Discussion 2
Read assigned chapters
Submit Assignment 2
Post Discussion 2 response
Quiz 1
Post Discussion 3
Read assigned chapters
Submit Assignment 3
Post Discussion 3 response
Take Midterm Exam
19 Jan
19 Jan
22 Jan
21 Jan
21 Jan
26 Jan
29 Jan
28 Jan
28 Jan
29 Jan
2 Feb
5 Feb
4 Feb
4 Feb
5 Feb
Post Discussion 4
Read assigned chapters
Submit Assignment 4
Post Discussion 4 response
9 Feb
12 Feb
11 Feb
11 Feb
Post Discussion 5
Read assigned chapters
Submit Assignment 5
Post Discussion 5 response
Submit Term Paper
Quiz 2
Post Discussion 6
Chapter 15: Transportation
Read assigned chapter
Chapter 16: Supply Chains
Submit Assignment 6
Chapter 17: Banking and Finance Post Discussion 6 response
Final Exam
Take Final Exam
16 Feb
19 Feb
18 Feb
18 Feb
19 Feb
19 Feb
23 Feb
26 Feb
25 Feb
25 Feb
26 Feb
Chapter 4: Complex CIKR
Systems
Chapter 5: Communications
Chapter 6: Internet
Chapter 7: Cyber Threats
Chapter 8: Information
Technology
Mid Term Exam
Chapter 9: Cybersecurity Policy
Chapter 10: Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition
Chapter 11: Water and Water
Treatment
Chapter 12: Energy
Chapter 13: Electric Power
Chapter 14: Healthcare and
Public Health
Lesson One: Origins, Strategies, and Theories
1. Learning Outcomes: When you successfully complete this lesson, you will be
able to discuss or understand:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Discuss why protection of critical infrastructures is vital.
Natural Disaster Recovery.
Public-Private Cooperation.
Federalism: Whole of the Government.
Infrastructure Protection within the DHS.
Implementing a Risk Strategy.
Identify the types of risk strategies
The vastness of the problem of critical infrastructure protection.
The underlying technologies behind various critical infrastructures So
that effective strategies and policies can be enacted.
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j.
2.
B.
The formal theory of networks that provides the basis for
comprehending the big picture.
Learning Activities:
a.
Read chapters 1, 2, and 3.
b.
Learn key terms provided by instructor.
c.
Assignment: Answer questions presented by the instructor.
Lesson Two: CIKR Systems and Communications
1. Learning Outcomes: When you successfully complete this lesson, you will be
able to discuss or understand:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
2.
C.
The fact that the most surprising property of most infrastructure
Sectors is that assets are highly concentrated.
Simple critical node testing.
The concept of cascade failure and how to prevent it.
The value of modeling and simulation in the study of networks.
The model-based vulnerability analysis.
The regulatory structure.
The architecture of the communications sector.
Risk analysis in communications.
Cellular network threats.
Learning Activities:
a.
Read chapters 4 and 5.
b.
Learn key terms provided by instructor.
c.
Assignment: Answer the questions provided by the instructor.
d.
Take Quiz 1.
Lesson Three: Internet, Cyber Threats, and Information Technology
1.
Learning Outcomes: When you successfully complete this lesson, you will be
able to discuss or understand:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
2.
The internet as a disruptive technology.
The origins of TCP/IP.
Internet standards.
Internet governance.
Scripts, kiddies and black-hats.
The tools of the trade.
Cyber risk analysis.
Cyber infrastructure risk.
Principles of IT security
Enterprise systems.
Cyber defense.
Basics of encryption.
PKI
Learning Activities:
a.
Read chapters 6, 7, and 8.
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b.
c.
d.
D.
Learn key terms provided by the instructor.
Assignment: Answer the questions provided by the instructor.
Take Mid Term Exam
Lesson Four: Cybersecurity Policy, Supervisory Control, and Water and Water
Treatment
1. Learning Outcomes: When you successfully complete this lesson, you will be
able to discuss or understand:
a.
b.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
2.
E.
Countermeasures.
National cybersecurity policy.
The elements involved in rewriting the cybersecurity policy.
SCADA.
Common threats.
Who is in charge.
SCADA risk analysis.
Foundations of SDWA.
The Bioterrorism Act of 2002.
The architecture of water systems.
The Hetch Hetchy Network.
Learning Activities:
a.
Read chapters 9, 10, and 11.
b.
Learn key terms provided by the instructor.
c.
Assignment: Answer the questions provided by the instructor.
Lesson Five: Energy, Electric Power, and Healthcare and Public Health
1. Learning Outcomes: When you successfully complete this lesson, you will be
able to discuss or understand:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
Cascade analysis.
Energy fundamentals.
Regulatory structure of the energy sector.
Independent coal.
The rise of oil and the automobile.
Energy supply chains.
The critical Gulf of Mexico supply chain.
Death rays and vertical integration.
Orders 888 and 889.
The North American grid.
The anatomy of a blackout.
Healthcare sector plan.
Roemer’s model.
The complexity of public health.
Risk analysis of HPH sector.
Basics of epidemiology.
How to predict an epidemic.
Biosurveillance.
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2.
F.
Learning Activities:
a.
Read chapters 12, 13, and 14.
b.
Learn key terms provided by the instructor.
c.
Assignment: Answer the questions provided by the instructor.
d.
Turn in Term Paper.
e.
Take Quiz 2.
Lesson Six: Transportation, Supply Chains, and Banking and Finance
1. Learning Outcomes: When you successfully complete this lesson, you will be
able to discuss or understand:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
2.
The grid
Network pandemics.
The world travel network.
Supply chains.
The WTF.
Risk assessment of supply chains.
The financial system.
Virtual currency.
Hacking the financing networks.
Hot money.
Fractal markets.
Learning Activities:
a.
Read chapters 15, 16, and 17.
b.
Learn key terms provided by the instructor.
c.
Assignment: Answer the questions provided by the instructor.
d.
Take Final Exam
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