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Jones & Bartlett ISSA Labs: Before You Begin

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Purchasing Info ............................................................................................................................ 2

Virtual Security Cloud Lab (VSCL) ................................................................................................. 2

Step‐by‐Step Instructions ............................................................................................................. 3

Deliverables .................................................................................................................................. 3

File Transfer ................................................................................................................................. 3

How Do I Redeem An Access Code? ............................................................................................. 4

How Do I Create A New User Account? ....................................................................................... 9

How Do I Login to An Existing Account? .................................................................................... 16

How Do I Reset A Password? ..................................................................................................... 19

How Do I Disable The Pop‐Up Blocker from Internet Explorer? ................................................ 23

How Do I Disable The Pop‐Up Blocker from Firefox? ................................................................. 26

How Do I Install The Citrix Receiver? ......................................................................................... 29

How Do I Open the Virtual Lab? ................................................................................................. 40

How Do I Get My Keyboard to Work? ........................................................................................ 45

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Purchasing Info

Your instructor has included the ISSA Virtual Labs as a resource your class will use this term.

The Access Code for the online Virtual Security Cloud Labs is the key to a fully immersive mock IT

infrastructure enabling students to test their skills with realistic security scenarios; scenarios that will be

encountered in future careers.

You will need to purchase the Access Code for the Information Systems Security & Assurance Curriculum Labs,

along with other required materials.

It is important that you order the ISBN that your professor has selected. There are several older editions out

there, and the bundle your instructor has secured for your course has assured you maximum savings. If you

buy the materials individually, in many cases, you will find that you have spent more money, or purchased

obsolete materials.

It is important that you purchase the required ISBN so you come to your class fully prepared. Please refrain

from ordering any materials before attending the first class meeting!

Virtual Security Cloud Lab (VSCL)

The VSCL is a collection of virtual resources including Windows and Linux servers, Cisco routers, and

applications like Wireshark, FileZilla, and OpenVAS that will allow you to perform all of the tasks in your lab

manual as if you were performing them in a live production environment. The heart of the VSCL is a Windows

Workstation desktop configured to give you access to the tools and resources you need for each lab, without

any special setup on your part.

Note: The VSCL environment fully supports Windows Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome,

but does not reliably support Safari or Opera at this time. The environment also requires the latest Java client

and the Citrix ICA client, both of which may be installed when accessing the labs.

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Step‐by‐Step Instructions

You’ll find it easy to complete the lab exercises by following the detailed step‐by‐step instructions. Each step is

clearly broken down into sub‐steps, and all actions you are required to take are noted in bold font.

Screenshots are included to help you identify key menus, dialog boxes, and input locations. If you get stuck on

a step, refer to the lab video, which follows the order of the steps.

Deliverables

At the completion of each lab, you’ll be asked to provide a set of deliverables to your instructor. These

deliverables may include documents, files, screenshots, and/or answers to assessment questions. The

deliverables are designed to test your understanding of the information, and your successful completion of

the steps and functions of the lab. For specific information on deliverables, refer to the Deliverables section at

the end of each lab.

Note: Some labs require the use of a word processor (such as Microsoft® Word) for preparing and submitting

deliverables. If you do not have access to a word processor, you can use OpenOffice or WordPad on the Workstation of

the VSCL to prepare your documents. (Click Start > All Programs if you don't see a word processing icon on the desktop.)

File Transfer

At times, you may be asked to transfer to another computer files you have created while performing lab steps

in the VSCL. This can be performed using the File Transfer function built in to the vWorkstation desktop of the

VSCL. Instructions for preparing and sending files using the File Transfer function can be found at the

beginning of the video walkthrough for the first lab in each course (in most cases, Lab #1).

Note: Use of the VSCL does not require use of the textbook. If you have questions about whether a textbook is

needed for your course, consult your instructor.

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How Do I Redeem An Access Code?

1. Navigate to http://www.jblcourses.com/

2. Click Redeem An Access Code

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3. Type your 8 digit lab access code in the text box next to Lab access code

4. Type your 4 digit Course Code in the text box next to Course Code

a. Contact your instructor code if you did not receive a Course Code

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6. Click Submit

7. Type the User Name that you used to register previously or complete the new user sign up!

a. If you have not yet registered, please refer to the FAQ: How Do I Create A New User Account?

b. Note: This is not the same username and password used to register at www.jblearning.com

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8. Type the Password you used to register previously

a. The password is case sensitive

b. If you forgot your password, please refer to the FAQ: How Do I Reset A Password?

9. Click Submit

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You have successfully entered your course and should see the Course List on your screen.

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How Do I Create A New User Account?

1. Navigate to http:www.//jblcourses.com/

2. Click Redeem An Access Code

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3. Type your 8 digit lab access code in the text box next to Lab access code

4. Type your 4 digit Course Code in the text box next to Course Code

a. Contact your instructor code if you did not receive a Course Code

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5. Click Submit

6. Click New User Sign Up!

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7. Type a User Name in the text box

a. Using your email address as a user name is good way to remember it.

8. Type a Password in the text box

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9. Type your First Name

10. Type your Last Name

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11. Type your email address

12. Click Submit

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You have successfully entered your course and should see the Course List on your screen.

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How Do I Login to An Existing Account?

1. Navigate to the http://www.jblcourses.com/

2. Click Login to Your Existing Account

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3. Type the User Name you used to register previously

4. Type the password you used to register previously

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5. Click Submit

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How Do I Reset A Password?

1. Click Forgot Password from the bottom of the Login window

2. Enter your User name or Email ID in the textbox

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3. Click Submit

4. Click the link to have your password sent to your email account.

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5. Login to your email account and retrieve the message sent from [email protected]

6. Make note of the Username and Password in the email.

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7. Return to the Login screen and enter the Username and Password provided in the email.

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How Do I Disable The Pop‐Up Blocker from Internet Explorer?

1. Click Tools in the top right corner of your screen

2. Select Internet Options from the drop‐down menu

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2. Click the Privacy tab from the Internet Options menu

3. Click the box next to Turn‐on Pop‐up Blocker to remove the check mark

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4. Click OK when you’re finished.

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How Do I Disable The Pop‐Up Blocker from Firefox?

1. Click the Firefox button in the top left corner of the screen

2. Hover over Options

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3. Click Options from the drop‐down menu that appears

4. Click the Content Icon

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5. Click the box next to Block pop‐up windows to remove the check mark

6. Click OK when you’re finished.

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How Do I Install The Citrix Receiver?



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4. Type the Password you used to register previously

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5. Click Submit

6. Click to select the course you will be using

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7. Click to select the lab you will be using

8. Click the Citrix Receiver link located in the middle of the page.

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9. Follow the instructions for your browser to download Citrix

A. If you are using Firefox:

1. A shield may pop up on your toolbar.

2. Click on the shield to “Disable Protection on This Page”

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3. Click Download Receiver for Windows

4. Accept Citrix License Agreement

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5. Click Save File

6. Click the down arrow from the task bar at the top right corner of the page. It will enlarge

briefly when the file has finished downloading.

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7. Click the file name CitrixReceiver.exe

8. Click Yes to allow access

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9. Click Finish when the installation is complete.

B. If you are using Internet Explorer

1. Click Download Receiver for Windows

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2. Accept Citrix License Agreement

3. Click Run to download Citrix

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4. Click Yes to allow access

5. Click Finish when the installation is complete.

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How Do I Open the Virtual Lab?



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4. Type the password you used to register previously

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5. Click Submit

6. Click on your course

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7. Click on the assigned Virtual Lab

8. Click on Lab Access

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9. Wait for your lab to load

10. You have now reached the student Virtual Lab Desktop

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How Do I Get My Keyboard to Work?

1. Click the Title Bar in the lab environment

If your keyboard is still locked, follow the steps below to access the onscreen keyboard.

Accessing the Onscreen keyboard

1. Click the Start button in the bottom left corner of your lab environment.

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2. Click the Down arrow

3. Click on the Search Bar

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4. Type “On‐Screen Keyboard”

5. Click On‐Screen Keyboard

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6. Type by using your mouse to click the buttons on the keyboard

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