MIS 491-800 Vulnerability Risk Management (VRM)

Schedule (*all times are EDT)

Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

1. Explain the concepts of vulnerability, threat, and risk in the context of information system networks.
2. Evaluate what is known about the Equifax VRM program around the time of the 2017 breach.
3. Write a VRM-topic-based paper through an iterative process of drafting and revision.

Policy Information

Academic Honor Code

As a student at The University of North Carolina Wilmington, I am committed to honesty and truthfulness in academic inquiry and in the pursuit of knowledge. I pledge to uphold and promote the UNCW Student Academic Honor Code.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a community of high academic standards where academic integrity is valued. UNCW students are committed to honesty and truthfulness in academic inquiry and in the pursuit of knowledge. This commitment begins when new students matriculate at UNCW, continues as they create work of the highest quality while part of the university community, and endures as a core value throughout their lives.

Please read and be familiar with the UNCW Student Academic Honor Code. I have highlighted some parts that are particularly relevant to CSC 131 here.

Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated in this class.

Time Commitment

This particular version of MIS 491 runs over 32 days (17 May - 17 June); it is a matter of UNC system policy that we should expect to be committed for an average of 4 hours per day (hpd), 7-days a week, to this class (or any 3-credit hour class you take during a summer session w/in the UNC system).

A credit hour is defined as one 50-minute meeting of face-to-face instruction per week for 15 weeks, plus a minimum of 2 hours per week for 15 weeks of out-of-class student work.

• 1 credit = 50 min * 15 = 750 min instruction + 120 min * 15 = 1800 min student work; so, 12.5 hours of instruction + 30 hours of work = 42.5 hours
• 3 credits = 37.5 hours of instruction + 90 hours of work = 127.5 hours
• For distance education, an equivalent amount of work is required (though it may be blended differently, e.g. much less face-to-face instruction).
• 32 days from 17 May (start of course) through 17 June (final exam day)
• **127.5 hours/32 days = ~4 hours/day (hpd)

You should be mentally prepared to spend ~4 hpd on this class.

Grading

Grading Scale (+/- at instructor discretion)

A: (avg >= 90)
B: (90 > avg) and (avg >= 80)
C: (80 > avg) and (avg >= 70)
D: (70 > avg) and (avg >= 60)

Coursework Weighting

30% Reading comprehension
70% Final paper

Late Policy

Assignments are due at 1800 (6pm) EDT on the date that they are due. Normally, no assignments will be accepted late. However, if a situation results from other than your poor planning, I am generally willing to accept late assignments w/o penalty. When in doubt - send me email.

Extra Credit

There is no specified extra credit in this class.

Assignment Turn-around

Assignments will be evaluated and feedback provided by 0800 the day following submission.

Attendance

Due to the condensed nature of this course, Zoom attendance is important. Absences for other than true emergencies will have a negative impact on your final grade.

Communication Guidelines

Our course has a discussion board titled, CSC 131 Community Q&A , to which anyone may post questions and responses. This is a place for the exchange of ideas, providing of tips, or posing of questions. I will monitor the discussion regularly and respond NLT 12 hours from the post date/time (though often much more quickly during my waking hours).
Email: send me an email anytime about anything related to the course. From roughly 0800 - 2230, I expect I will regularly reply within 20 min - 2 hours. Most of the time I will be on or near my computer; sometimes I will be out working in the yard or running. I expect to be highly available to you during this summer semester. On exam days, when exams are due at 2359, I will be available on email until midnight.

Special Needs

If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation in this course, you should inform the instructor of this fact in writing within the first week of class or as soon as possible. If you have not already done so, you must register the Office of Disability Services in DePaolo Hall (ext. 2-3746) and obtain a copy of your Accommodation Letter. You should then arrange a meeting to make mutually agreeable arrangements based on the recommendations of the Accommodation Letter. For more information, please visit the Disability Resource Center site.

Title IX

UNCW takes all forms of interpersonal violence very seriously. When students disclose, first- or third-hand, to faculty or staff about sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence and/or stalking, this information must be reported to the administration in order to ensure that students' rights are protected, appropriate resources are offered, and the need for further investigation is explored to maintain campus safety. There are three confidential resources who do not need to report interpersonal violence: UNCW CARE, the Student Health Center, and the Counseling Center. If you want to speak to someone in confidence, these resources are available, including CARE's 24-hour crisis line (910-512-4821). For more information, please visit the UNCW CARE site.