IA Degree Programs with Course Descriptions for Sixteen Community Colleges and Two Universities

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1 IA Degree Programs with Course Descriptions f Sixteen Community Colleges and Two Universities Ancillary document from the 2011 ACM ITiCSE Wking Group on Infmation Assurance Education at Two- and Four-Year Institutions Darmstadt, Germany 6/30/2011 The infmation in this document was obtained from each college s most recent online catalogue.

2 Infmation Assurance Education in Two- and Four-Year Institutions Lance C. Pérez Leader University of Nebraska 209N SEC Lincoln, NE Susanne Wetzel Co-Leader Stevens Institute of Technology Castle Point on Hudson Hoboken, NJ John Impagliazzo Hofstra University Two Meadow Glen Road Ft Salonga, NY Stephen Cooper Co-Leader Stanfd University 353 Serra Mall Stanfd, CA Joel Brynielsson Royal Institute of Technology SE Stockholm Sweden Youry Khmelevsky CSAIL, The Stata Center Mass Institute of Technology 32 Vassar Str., Cambridge, MA Elizabeth K. Hawthne Co-Leader Union County College 1033 Springfield Ave Cranfd, NJ Asım Genҫ er Gökce TÜBİTAK / BİLGEM / UEKAE TR-CERT Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey [email protected] Karl Klee Alfred State College 10 Upper College Drive Alfred, NY [email protected] Margaret Leary Nthern Virginia Community College Cove Lane Dumfries, VA [email protected] Blair Tayl Towson University 8000 Yk Road Towson, MD [email protected] Amelia Philips Highline Community College MS 29-3 PO Box Des Moines, WA [email protected] Shambhu Upadhyaya 201 Bell Hall University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY [email protected] Nbert Pohlmann Institute f Internet Security University of Applied Sciences Neidenburger Str. 43, Gelsenkirchen, Germany [email protected]

3 Contents Two-Year Colleges Total Credits CAE2Y Page Anne Arundel Community College, MD 63 Yes 1 A.A.S. degree in Infmation Assurance and Cybersecurity The Community College of Baltime County, MD 65 Yes 3 A.A.S. degree in Infmation Systems Security Hagerstown Community College, MD 68 Yes 5 AAS degree in Infmation Systems Technology with a Computer Fensics Concentration Oklahoma City Community College, OK 61 Yes 9 A.S. degree in Computer Science - Cyber/Infmation Security (university parallel) Oklahoma City Community College, OK 61 Yes 11 A.A.S. degree in Computer Science - Cyber/Infmation Security Concentration Owens Community College, OH 64 Yes 15 A.A.B. degree in System Security and Infmation Assurance Whatcom Community College, WA 90* Yes 19 A.S. degree in Computer Infmation Systems (career) Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, NC 74 No 21 A.A.S. degree in Infmation Systems Security Bossier Parish Community College, LA 63 No 23 A.A.S. degree in Infmation Netwk Security Specialist Broome Community College, NY 66 No 27 A.A.S. in Computer Security and Fensics Craven Community College, NC 76 No 29 A.A.S. degree in Infmation System Security Gwinnett Technical College, GA 68 No 33 A.A.S. degree in Infmation Security Specialist Harrisburg Area Community College, PA 68 No 37 A.S. in Computer Infmation Security (transfer) i

4 Total Credits CAE2Y Page Two-Year Colleges continued Highline Community College, WA 91* No 41 A.A.S. Degree in Data Recovery / Fensics Specialist Highline Community College, WA 92* No 45 A.A.S. Degree in Netwking Specialist Nthern Virginia Community College, VA 67 No 49 A.A.S. in Infmation Systems Technology with a Netwk Security concentration Transfer Universities Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology NA 51 B.T. in Infmation Assurance and Fensics Pennsylvania State University, PA College of Technology NA 55 B.S. in Infmation Technology: Infmation Assurance and Security Concentration * denotes quarter credits Notes: 1. The A.S. degree program at Oklahoma City Community College transfers into the B.T. degree program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. 2. The A.S. degree program at Harrisburg Area Community College transfers into the B.S. degree program at Pennsylvania State University, PA College of Technology. 3. Degree programs listed in notes 1 and 2 above are heavy on general education and suppting courses. Also each program in 1 and 2 above only requires one security course. The rest of the security courses will be completed at the transfer institution. 4. Fourteen of the IA associate degree programs are career-iented, while two are transferiented. Seven have achieved the institutional CAE2Y designation from the National Security Agency (NSA). 5. CAE2Y designations were retrieved from the official NSA Central Security Service website at Accding to the website, there are only 13 CAE2Ys designated among the approximate 1,200 community colleges nationwide. ii

5 Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD A.A.S. degree in Infmation Assurance and Cybersecurity Anne Arundel Community College offers an AAS degree, certificates and stand-alone courses that prepare students f positions in the cyber security field f transfer to four-year institutions. The AAS degree program prepares students f entry-level career in infmation systems security. The program emphasizes computer security and infmation assurance concepts augmented with current industry standard techniques. Topics cover threats and vulnerabilities, prevention at the technical (hardware and software) and human levels, detection, response, and management aspects of security. Anne Arundel Community College was the first community college in the country certified by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) to map its courses to the 4011 standard. Subsequently, NSA/CNSS also certified AACC's curriculum to map to the 4013 standard. Anne Arundel Community College has achieved the CAE2Y designation. General Education Courses Students must complete (ENG 111 and ENG 112) (ENG 115 and ENG 116) ENG 121. ENG 111 Composition and Introduction to Literature I (3 semester credits) ENG 112 Composition and Introduction to Literature II (3 semester credits) ENG 115 Composition and Introduction to Literature f Non-native Speakers I (3 semester credits) ENG 116 Composition and Introduction to Literature f Non-native Speakers II (3 semester credits) ENG 121 Composition and Literature (3 semester credits) Health/Fitness/Wellness elective (3 semester credits) Biological and Physical Science elective (3-4 semester credits) Social and Behavial Science elective (3 semester credits) Students may satisfy the college s Diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the social and behavial science requirement. CSI 113 Theies and Applications of Digital Technology (4 semester credits) Students will learn computing and infmation technology concepts and skills that are fundamental to social, personal, business and academic environments. Topics include the Internet, netwking, hardware, software, security, privacy, ethics and emerging technologies. Hands-on lab experiences in wd processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations are included using Microsoft Office applications and the Windows operating system. This course satisfies the college s Computer Competency requirement. CSI 194 Ethics and the Infmation Age (3 semester credits) This course covers ethics and mal philosophy as a means f providing a framewk f ethically grounded decision making in the infmation age. This course is a Program requirement that satisfies the college s Arts and Humanities requirement. Suppting Courses MAT 131 College Algebra ( me advanced if qualified) (3-4 semester credits) This course covers linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and business applications

6 Technical Courses CSI 130 Microcomputer Operating Systems (3 semester credits) Topics include DOS and Windows operating environments including basic and advanced operations and the use of system utilities, UNIX/LINUX command structures and operations using the Windows graphical user interface. CSI 157 Netwking 1 (4 semester credits) This course introduces students to the netwking field. The course focuses on netwk terminology and protocols, localarea netwks (LANs), wide-area netwks (WANs), open system interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, ethernet, internet protocol (IP) addressing and netwk standards. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of netwking software, tools, and equipment and all local, state, and federal safety, building and environmental codes and regulations. CSI 158 Netwking 2 (4 semester credits) The course focuses on initial router configuration, Cisco IOS Software management, routing protocol configuration, transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP), and access control lists (ACLs). Students will develop skills on how to configure a router, managing Cisco IOS software, configuring routing protocol on routers, and set the access lists to control the access to routers. CSI 165 Netwk Security Fundamentals (4 semester credits) This course covers the current risks and threats to an ganization s data together with ways to safeguard critical electronic assets, including netwk services, devices, traffic and data. CSI 217 Tactical Perimeter Defense (4 semester credits) This course covers the principles and practices of advanced netwk security fundamentals and technologies involved in securing the netwk perimeter. Topics include essential security practices, such as TCP/IP addressing, routing, packet filtering, and installing proxy servers, firewalls and virtual private netwks (VPNs). CSI 219 Strategic Infrastructure Security (4 semester credits) This course covers the principles and practices of hardening strategic elements of the netwk infrastructure. Topics include Packet Structure, Signature Analysis, Operating System Hardening, Router Security, Firewalls, Virtual Private Netwks (VPNs), Intrusion Detection, Risk Analysis, Wireless Security, Digital Signatures and Certificates, Cryptography and Netwk Fensics. CSI 257 Netwking 3 (4 semester credits) This course covers switching basics and intermediate routing. The course focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques (Variable Length Subnet Masking [VLSM]), intermediate routing protocols (RIP v2, single-area OSPF, EIGRP), command-line interface configuration of switches, ethernet switching, virtual LANs (VLANs), spanning tree protocol (STP), and VLAN trunking protocol (VTP). CSI 258 Netwking 4 (4 semester credits) This course focuses on advanced internet protocol (IP) addressing techniques (Netwk Address Translation [NAT], pt address translation [PAT]) and dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), wide area netwk (WAN) technology and terminology, point-to-point protocol (PPP), integrated services digital netwk (ISDN), dialon-demand routing (DDR), frame relay, netwk management, and introduction to optical netwking. CSI 265 Windows Server (4 semester credits) This course covers the capabilities of Windows Server including domain installation and configuration, wkgroup administration, protocol suppt, registry and disk administration, creation of users groups and netwk security features. CSI 270 Infmation Security Capstone (3 semester credits) This course provides a review of critical hands-on labs f identifying netwk vulnerabilities, implementing netwk defense and expling netwk fensics. Students will have opptunities to implement a layered defense on a practical netwk including using tools to analyze the vulnerabilities of a netwk. Additionally, students will research products that could serve as countermeasures against potential attacks, implement security features of the netwk s operating systems and develop alternate solutions based upon cost and level of security required. Technical Elective (3 semester credits) Choose the technical elective from the following list: CSI 132 (Netwk Essentials), CSI 135 (Introduction to UNIX/LINUX), CSI 205 (Cyberlaw), CSI 207 (Cyber Fensics), CSI 213 (Mobile Device Fensics), CSI 214 (Infmation Systems Security), CSI 262 (Certified Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures), CSI 266 (Windows Server Netwking), CSI 269 (Wireless LANs), and EET 160 (They and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 1) - 2 -

7 The Community College of Baltime County, Baltime, MD A.A.S. degree in Infmation Systems Security This degree program prepares students f entry-level careers in infmation systems security. The program emphasizes computer and netwk security and infmation assurance concepts augmented with current industry-standard techniques. Topics cover threats and vulnerabilities, prevention at the technical (hardware and software) and human levels, detection, response, and the management aspects of security. The curriculum blends "leading edge" they with a large amount of hands-on experiences f the purpose of developing confident and professional technicians. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated CCBC as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Infmation System Security Education. CCBC offers a rigous Netwk Security program where students receive either a certificate Associate of Applied Science degree in Infmation Systems Security. The college recently established an Institute f Cyber Security, which aims to meet the national need f qualified Cyber Security professionals through creating a standardized national Cyber Security curriculum; through student competitions like the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, and through partnerships with public and private sect ganizations seeking to hire CCBC graduates. The NSA and DHS established the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Infmation Assurance two-year education program (CAE2Y) as a means of providing recognition to institutions that serve as models f two-year schools by providing innovative, comprehensive and multidisciplinary education and training in the Infmation Assurance/Cyber Security field. The Community College of Baltime County has achieved the CAE2Y designation. General Education Courses ENGL 101 English Composition I (3 semester credits) SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Communication (3 semester credits) CSIT 120 Diversity in a Technological Society (3 semester hours) Social and Behavial Sciences elective (3 semester credits) Arts and Humanities elective Social and Behavial Sciences elective (3 semester credits) Suppting Courses Mathematics elective (3 4 semester credits) Biological and Physical Sciences elective (3-4 semester credits) - 3 -

8 Technical Courses DCOM 101 Introduction to Data Communications (3 semester credits) This course provides an overview of computer netwking including servers, switches, routers, LAN's, WAN's, netwk protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, netwk topologies, and wireless. Topics include netwk design, implementation, and management, security configuration, and troubleshooting DCOM 142 Introduction to Linux/UNIX (3 semester credits) This course provides students with the fundamental concepts of UNIX. DCOM 211 Introduction to Firewalls (4 semester credits) This course exples both hardware and software-based firewall systems. The material covered in this course provides the broad-based knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students to design, implement, and administer firewall systems. In today's computing environments, system/netwk/security administrats must understand how to protect their assets from attacks. Firewall systems are the first line of defense administrats use to protect these assets. Therefe, a though grounding in the design, implementation and administration of firewall systems, as well as practical, hands-on experience, is a necessity f any system/netwk/security administrat. DCOM 212 Introduction to Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (4 semester credits) This course presents students with a though introduction to both software and hardware based Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSes) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPSes). This class combines the theetical concepts and hands-on skills needed to design, implement, and administer both IDSes and IPSes Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems and critical components of well-designed and secure netwks. In some cases, these systems act as a second line of defense, protecting company assets from attacks. A though grounding in the design, implementation and administration of these systems is a necessity f any infmation security professional. DCOM 214 Operating Systems Security (4 semester credits) This course provides students with the hands-on skills needed to protect netwks from the inside-out by focusing on Linux and Windows system hardening DCOM 215 Ethical Hacking and Systems Defense (4 semester credits) This course combines an ethical methodology with the hands-on application of security tools to better help students secure their systems. Students are introduced to common countermeasures that effectively reduce and/ mitigate attacks DCOM 217 Cisco I: Netwk Fundamentals (4 semester credits) This course provides students with classroom and labaty experiences in current and emerging netwking technologies DCOM 218 Cisco II: Routing Protocols and Concepts (4 semester credits) This course introduces the student to the architecture, components and operation of routers. This class also explains the principles of routing and the primary routing process. DCOM 219 Cisco III: LAN Switching and Wireless (4 semester credits) This course provides a comprehensive approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched netwk. DCOM 220 Cisco IV: Accessing the WAN (4 semester credits) This course introduces the Wide Area Netwk (WAN) technologies and netwk services required by converged applications in enterprise netwks. DCOM 252 Advanced Protocols (3 semester credits) This course surveys the various protocols that comprise today's converging communication and state-of-the-art netwks. This course is intended f anyone wishing to understand how communication and netwk protocols operate: programmers writing netwk applications, system administrats responsible f maintaining systems and netwks utilizing the various protocols, and users who deal with netwk applications on a daily basis. DCOM 258 Introduction to Infmation Security (3 semester credits) This course serves the needs of students interested in understanding the field of infmation Security and how it relates to other areas of infmation technology (IT). The material covered in this class provides the broad-based knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students f further study in specialized security fields, may be used by those interested in a general introduction in the field

9 Hagerstown Community College, Hagerstown, MD AAS degree in Infmation Systems Technology with a Computer Fensics Concentration The Infmation Systems Technology program at Hagerstown Community College is designed to give students the opptunity to choose the area of Infmation Technology most appealing to them by specializing in a concentration. The Computer Fensics concentration is designed to provide an introduction to the fensic investigation aspect of computers and related electronic data systems. The program includes an overview of fensic evidence collection methods, investigative techniques, and procedures suitable f persons expling the computer fensics field as a career option needing training f promotion. Computer Fensics courses are a combination of curriculum from the Administration of Justice Division and the TCS Netwking Division. The legal aspect of collecting evidence and the tools used to copy and analyze digital data are presented. Hagerstown Community College has achieved the CAE2Y designation. Note: This degree program must be completed within four years because of constantly changing technology. Students who do not complete within four years will fall under the latest college catalog. General Education Courses ENG 101 English Composition I (3 semester credits) ENG 102 English Composition and Literature ENG 112 Technical Writing I (3 semester credits) SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 semester credits) SOC 103 Criminology (3 semester credits) Behavial/Social Sciences Elective (3 semester credits) Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 semester credits) Biological/Physical Science Elective (3-4 semester credits) Suppting Courses MTH 101 College Algebra (3 semester credits) This course is a problem solving approach to the nature of mathematics as a logical system. The structure of the number system is developed axiomatically and extended by logical reasoning to cover essential algebraic topics: algebraic expression, functions, and they of equations. IST 101 Basic Keyboarding (1 semester credit) - 5 -

10 Technical Courses ADJ 101 Intro to Criminal Justice (3 semester credits) This course provides an overview of the histy, philosophy, and development of police, courts, and crections in a democratic society. Identification and operations of local, state, and federal agencies are covered within a criminal justice career ientation. ADJ 203 Criminal Law (3 semester credits) This course is a study of substantive criminal law as applied to local, state, and federal systems. Court decisions are used to address various sources and types of criminal law. ADJ 204 Criminal Investigation (3 semester credits) This course is a study of the fundamental principles and procedures employed in the investigation of crime. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of specific crimes, the identification of sources of infmation, and the procedures necessary f the proper handling of evidence. The course develops a wking knowledge of the steps of investigation beginning with the initial security of the crime scene and concluding with the presentation of evidence and proper testimony in court. ADJ 205 Criminalistics (4 semester credits) This course introduces students to the study of physical evidence through application of scientific principles. Emphasis is placed on the role of the criminalist. IST 108 Microsoft Operating System (CW 130) (3 semester credits) This course provides students with an understanding of both basic and advanced principles of the Windows XP operating system. A brief overview takes students through dynamic menus, task-iented views, the Help and Suppt Center, and the system environment. Emphasis is placed upon Computer Management Console disk and file management, optimization f better perfmance, planning and perfming backups, navigation of the system through both the GUI environment and command line, configuration of systems software, improving perfmance and system suppt through system utilities and security. Students are introduced to the Registry, introducty troubleshooting and evaluation of system perfmance are covered. IST 150 PC Tech Repair and Troubleshooting (3 semester credits) This course prepares students to acquire skills needed to be a successful computer technician. In this class students experience techniques used to diagnose hardware problems, configure PC components, and replace defective computer parts. Students also experience installing mother boards, configuring multiple hard drives, adding peripheral devices, configuring netwk connectivity, solving basic printer problems, and modifying BIOS settings. Diagnostic software and hardware procedures are included. IST 151 PC Tech Operating Systems (3 semester credits) This course provides installation, configuration, suppt and troubleshooting of PC desktop operating systems. Topics include hardware requirements f installation, upgrades, customizing the user environment and memy, installing hardware/software, (including printers), troubleshooting the boot process, and recovery from OS crashes. The fundamentals of introducty netwking topics include OSI model, connecting through wireless/wired netwks, and TCP/IP protocols, addressing, and troubleshooting tools. IST 166 Computer Fensics I Principles and Practices (3 semester credits) This course is an introducty course in electronic evidence; what types exist, where it may be found and the methods to investigate it. Discussions include legal, technical, investigative, intrusive attacks and ethical issues. This is the first course in the fundamentals of infmation, computer and netwk security. Case studies are included. IST 266 Computer Fensics II Investigations Practices (3 semester credits) This course provides a foundation f those seeking skills to investigate criminal and civil cases. Hands-on experience is provided with operating systems, computer hardware and fensic software. Case studies are examined. Course content includes data acquisition, processing crime scenes, computer fensics tools, and recovering graphics files. IST 269 Internship I (3 semester credits) At least 9 semester credits must be completed from the following list of courses: IST 109 UNIX/Linux Operating System (3 semester credits) Using RedHat Linux, this course covers the basic concepts, commands, and skills used in the UNIX/Linux operating systems. The shells examined are the C, Bourne, and Kn. Because UNIX/ Linux is a very extensive operating system, this course uses the command line and introduces students to basic elements, such as utilities, electronic mail, Visual Edit, directies, messaging, shell programming, permissions, system security, online help, controlling user processes, printing, sed, and awk

11 IST 160 Introduction to Security Fundamentals (3 semester credits) This is a first course in the fundamentals of infmation, computer and netwk security. The course discusses common security issues, identifies methods of assessing systems to identify critical data and presents tools and techniques f securing computers and netwks. Course objectives include general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography and operational/ganizational security. IST 260 MCSA/E Windows Professional (3 credits) This course shows students how to set up and suppt the Microsoft Windows operating system. Students gain experience installing, administering, and troubleshooting the Windows desktop environment. IST 261 Server Management I (3 semester credits) This course covers set up and suppt of Microsoft Windows Server operating system. Practical experience is gained in hands-on labs installing, administering, and troubleshooting this enterprise server system. IST 267 Netwk Security (3 semester credits) This is a course that examines the concepts of infmation, computer and netwk security. The course is presented at the beginning and intermediate technical level using lecture, lab and discussion fmat. Course goals include increasing awareness of security issues, defining basic security terms, identifying security infrastructure and codes, and examining policies that may be employed in security management. Course content includes examining a broad range of domains: access control, telecommunications, security management, applications development, cryptography, security architecture, operations security, disaster recovery planning, ethics, and physical security. STU 106 Professionalism in the Wkplace (1 semester credit) This course prepares students to enter the wkplace with the attitudes and skills required in a professional setting. Designed as a capstone course f students enrolled in career programs, f students preparing to transfer, the course includes the following topics: wkplace behavis; business etiquette; business protocol and office relationships; ethical behavis; and career development skills. BTC 101 Introduction to Biotechnology (3 semester credits) This is an entry level lecture/demonstration course f students interested in the biotechnology program who want to take a non-labaty life science course. Basic concepts and applications in biotechnology such as advances in medicine, agriculture, fensics and other fields will be expled. Careers and opptunities, as well as public perception and ethical issues in biotechnology, will also be discussed

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13 Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK A.S. degree in Computer Science - Cyber/Infmation Security (university parallel) The curriculum is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the cyber/infmation security area as well as provide the foundational education needed in programming f a student to move on to a four-year cyber/infmation security program. Note: This program is designed f students planning to continue their education at a four-year college university. Oklahoma City Community College has achieved the CAE2Y designation. General Education Courses SCL 1001 Success in College and Life (1 semester credit) ENGL 1113 English Composition I(3 semester credits) ENGL 1213 English Composition II(3 semester credits) POLSC 1113 American Federal Government (3 semester credits) Two Humanities electives (6 semester credits) COM 1123 Interpersonal Communications COM 2213 Intro To Public Speaking (3 semester credits) HIST 1483 U. S. Histy To The Civil War HIST 1493 U. S. Histy Since The Civil War (3 semester credits) PSY 1113 Introduction To Psychology SOC 1113 Introduction To Sociology (3 semester credits) Suppting Courses MATH 1533 Pre-Calculus and Analytic Geometry (3 semester credits) This course is intended to serve students f whom Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is a requirement. Topics will include conic sections, systems of equations (both linear and nonlinear), and a general discussion of functions with emphasis on polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. MATH 1613 Trigonometry (3 semester credits) The student will evaluate trigonometric functions and their inverses, graph trigonometric functions, prove trigonometric identities, solve trigonometric equations, solve problems involving triangles and indirect measurement, use trigonometric fms of complex numbers, and identify and graph polar curves. MATH 2104 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4 semester credits) The student will compute, interpret and apply the basic concepts of limits, differentiation and integration to algebraic and transcendental functions and will solve applied problems that include rates of change, optimization, area and total change in a function

14 MATH 2214 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4 semester credits) The student will use integration techniques to find anti-derivatives, compute definite integrals, and solve application problems that include volume, wk and pressure; investigate the convergence of improper integrals and infinite series; use Tayl polynomials and Tayl Series to estimate, represent, and analyze functions; perfm basic operations on vects and analyze functions of three variables and their contour plots. Physical Science elective (3-4 semester credits) The student must choose any physical science from ASTR, PHYS, CHEM, OR GEOL prefixes. Biological Science elective (3-4 semester credits) The student must choose one of the following biological science courses: BIO 1113, BIO 1114, BIO 2114, BIO 2125, BIO 2215, BIO 2343, BIO 2404 Technical Courses CS 1143 Beginning Programming (3 semester credits) Designed f Computer Science majs, this course affds students a basic understanding of computer programming. Students will utilize accepted programming concepts and perfm number system conversions and arithmetic. In addition, they will design and code structured modular programs using design tools such as hierarchy charts, flowcharts, and pseudocode. CS 2163 Java (3 semester credits) Student will develop object-iented Java applications and applets, which demonstrate comprehension of fundamental programming structures, object-iented programming, graphics, event handling, interface components, programming f the Internet, data structures, and exception handling. CS 2453 Visual Basic (3 semester credits) The students will use Visual Basic to create object-iented, event-driven programs. This course teaches the students to handle the visual interface and also learn programming concepts that include objects, decisions, loops, dialog boxes, arrays, menus, subs, functions, files, simple data access and various other programming topics as they apply to Visual Basic. CS 2703 Introduction to Cyber/Infmation Security Students will examine the field of infmation security. This course presents the managerial and technical aspects of infmation security and addresses knowledge areas of the CISSP (Certified Infmation Systems Security Professional) certification. Infmation security is discussed within a real-wld context, by including examples of issues faced by today s professionals. This course provides numerous opptunities f hands-on wk. CS 2713 Principles of Infmation Security (3 semester credits) Students will complete a comprehensive overview of netwk security, with an introduction to a variety of security problems faced by the computing industry. The course covers topics in general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography basics, and operational/ganizational security. CS 2463 Advanced Java Student will develop Java applications and applets, which demonstrate comprehension of advanced programming structures and practices, object-iented programming, fundamental data structures (arrays, liked lists, stacks and queues), SWING, Java Beans, database programming (JDBC), and distributed computing (Sockets/RMI). CS 2553 (C) Advanced Visual Basic (3 semester credits) Students will expand their knowledge of Visual Basic as used in business applications both f Windows and f the Web. Included will be topics such as advanced controls, MDI programming, collections, object-iented programming, multi-tier applications, data access, ADO.Net, ASP.Net, and rept writing. CS 2563 C#. NET (3 semester credits) Students will develop C#.NET programs which demonstrate comprehension of language syntax, fundamental program structures, object-iented programming, windows applications, web applications, and database applications. Students will use the.net framewk, ADO.NET, XML, and ASP. NET to create their applications

15 Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK A.A.S. degree in Computer Science - Cyber/Infmation Security Concentration Cyber/infmation security specialists play an imptant suppt role in the daily operations of all businesses. The Cyber/Infmation Security program at Oklahoma City Community College provides students with the background needed to pursue a career with maj retailers, manufacturers, government agencies, financial institutions, colleges and universities, service ganizations and others. Within this AAS degree program, students will complete fty-two semester credits of maj coursewk. This will include fifteen semester credits of cyber/infmation security ce, and twenty-seven semester credits of computer science courses. Students also will be required to take nineteen semester credits of general education courses. The degree program also require each student to complete the preparation training f the CompTIA Netwk+, A+, and Security+ certification examinations, Oklahoma City Community College has achieved the CAE2Y designation. Note: This technical/occupational degree program is designed to prepare students to enter the wk fce following completion. General Education courses SCL 1001 Success in College and Life (1 semester credit) CS 1103 Introduction To Computers And Applications (3 semester credits) This hands-on course affds students a basic understanding of computers and their application. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a computer operating system, an office suite, productivity tools, as well as the Internet at an introducty level. ENGL 1113 English Composition I (3 semester credits) POLSC 1113 American Federal Government (3 semester credits) ENGL 1213 English Composition II COM 1123 Interpersonal Communications COM 2213 Introduction To Public Speaking (3 semester credits) HIST 1483 U. S. Histy to the Civil War HIST 1493 U. S. Histy Since the Civil War (3 semester credits) COM 1123 Interpersonal Communications COM 2213 Introduction to Public Speaking (3 semester credits)

16 Suppting Courses MATH 1503 Contempary Mathematics A study of the mathematics needed f critical evaluation of quantitative infmation and arguments (including logic, critical appraisal of graphs and tables); use of simple mathematical models, and an introduction to elementary statistics. Gen Ed Requirement MATH 1513 College Algebra (3 semester credits) Technical Courses CS 1143 Beginning Programming (3 semester credits) Designed f Computer Science majs, this course affds students a basic understanding of computer programming. Students will utilize accepted programming concepts and perfm number system conversions and arithmetic. In addition, they will design and code structured modular programs using design tools such as hierarchy charts, flowcharts, and pseudocode. CS 1153 Introduction to Computing Technologies (3 semester credits) Students will learn fundamental concepts of hardware and software pri to learning tools of suppt technicians. Topics will include the computer architecture, the instruction execution cycle, I/O and stage. In addition, students will learn basics of digital electronics, how to perfm mathematical operations and conversions on multiple numbering systems, develop fundamental problem-solving skills f troubleshooting, and investigate career opptunities within the infmation technology industry. CS 2713 Principles of Infmation Security (3 semester credits) Students will complete a comprehensive overview of netwk security, with an introduction to a variety of security problems faced by the computing industry. This course is mapped to the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam. The course covers topics in general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography basics, and operational/ganizational security. CS 1353 Introduction to Operating Systems And Hardware (3 semester credits) Students will learn to install, configure and troubleshoot several versions of the Windows operating system and the hardware these operating systems run on. A foundational knowledge in the following imptant areas will be developed using a combination of lectures and interactive activities: identifying Windows desktop components; identifying hardware components; procedures f installing software and hardware; netwking capabilities of the Windows operating system and steps to connect to a netwk; basic Internet protocols and terminologies and the procedures f establishing an Internet connection; and recognizing common problems and the procedures to resolve them. CS 2723 Secure Electronic Commerce (3 semester credits) Students will learn the fundamentals of secure electronic commerce technology, models and issues. This course includes principles and case studies of secure electronic commerce as well as an introduction to security architectures f secure electronic commerce. These include digital signatures, certificates, and public key infrastructure (PKI). Legal and national policy secure electronic commerce issues are included. CS 2183 LINUX (3 semester credits) (3 semester credits) This course is an introduction to the LINUX operating system f users. It is designed f those with a DOS/Windows operating system background with little no knowledge of LINUX. Topics include the development of LINUX; basic LINUX operating system concepts; a comparison of LINUX to MS Windows; frequently used LINUX programs and utilities, shells, edits, and tools; X window GUI and applications; LINUX and the internet; setting up Apache web server software; basic HTML and CGI programming f LINUX. CS 1333 Database Management Applications The student will use a selected database management program to create and edit database files. The student will also search, ganize, and build repts, fms, and templates with the database files. CS 2173 Oracle Using Oracle as a platfm, students will learn relational database concepts, sound database design and development techniques, and SQL commands. Topics include how to create and modify database tables; retrieve data from database tables; use sub-queries to retrieve data; use table constraints, sequences, indexes, synonyms, views and functions; create users and assign privileges to users; create printable repts through SQL*Plus commands; practice SQL statement tuning

17 CS 2443 SQL Server (3 semester credits) Students will learn terms, concepts and features needed to wk with most relational databases. Using SQL Server databases and tools, they will learn concepts on how to design a database, retrieve data from and manipulate data in a database. They will also learn SQL programming and will be able to wk with database features that will include views, sted procedures, functions, triggers and others. CS 2303 Netwking Technologies Students will learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic netwking hardware, protocols, and services and to describe the features and functions of netwking components. A foundational knowledge in the imptant areas of media and topologies, protocols and standards, netwk implementation, and netwk suppt will be developed using a combination of lectures and interactive assignments. CS 2503 Netwk Administration (3 semester credits) The students will use a netwk operating system to create and manage a local area netwk. The topics to be covered include creating and administering user and group accounts, managing netwk resources and administering permissions f files and folders, setting up and administering the printing environment, using the auditing functions, backing up and resting files and folders. CS 2743 Enterprise Security Management (3 semester credits) Students will learn the managerial aspects of computer security and risk management f enterprises. Topics include accreditation, procurement, extension and operation principles f secure enterprise infmation systems. Additional topics are security policy and plan development, contingency, continuity and disaster recovery planning, and incident handling and response. CS 2763 Netwk Security (3 semester credits) Students will participate in a comprehensive study of current and developing communications systems and netwks. These include host-based and netwk-based intrusion detection, anomaly and misuse detection, and netwk security appliances including firewalls and access control devices. Topics are covered with all netwks in mind, including the Internet, PSTN, ATM, and Frame Relay Netwks. CS 2783 Cyber Fensics (3 semester credits) Student will learn the procedures f the identification, preservation and extraction of electronic evidence. Topics include auditing and investigation of netwk and host intrusions, and fensic tools and resources f systems administrats and infmation system security officers. Three Computer Science Electives (9 semester credits) Nine semester credits selected by the student from any other Computer Science courses excluding the general education requirement CS 1103 Introduction to Computers and Applications and excluding CS 1343 Spreadsheet Applications

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19 Owens Community College, Perrysburg, OH A.A.B. degree in System Security and Infmation Assurance The Associate of Applied Business (AAB) degree in Systems Security and Infmation Assurance is intended f students that would like to get involved with the growing Infmation Security field. The program is designed to comply with the National Security Agency s (NSA) Infmation Assurance standards. The program is also endsed by the International Cyber Security in Education Coalition (IC-SEC) and the Center f System Security and Infmation Assurance (CSSIA). Owens Community College has achieved the CAE2Y designation. Employment growth in this field will be driven by the increasing reliance of businesses on infmation technology and the continuing imptance of maintaining system and netwk security. Management, scientific, and technical consulting services also will need such professionals. The AAB degree program focuses on the imptance of privacy of infmation within any ganization, such as data privacy, data security, business continuity planning, web security, disaster recovery and planning, netwk security. Career Opptunities include: Infmation Security Officer, infmation Security Consultant/analyst, Web Security Consultant/analyst, Infmation Privacy Officer, and Infmation Security Risk Analyst. General Education Courses ENG 111 English Composition I (3 semester credits) ENG 112 English Composition II (3 semester credits) PSY 111 Industry/Organization Psych (3 semester credits) SOC 120 Technology and Society (3 semester credits) Speech elective (3 semester credits) Speech elective course is chosen from: SPE 100, SPE 101, SPE 102, SPE 210. Suppting Courses MTH 170 College Algebra This course, as a prerequisite f Calculus, addresses equations and inequalities, functions and relations, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, matrix operations, sequences, series and topics in analytic geometry. A graphing calculat is required. MTH 122 Math f Computing Credits (4 semester credits) This course emphasizes basic mathematics f the computer programming student. Students exple the real number system, algebra, binary, octal and hexadecimal number systems, introductions to matrices, set they and computer logic together with an overview of Boolean algebra, logic circuits, and an introduction to Statistics. CJS Intro to Criminal Justice (3 semester credits) This course addresses the philosophical, histical and operational aspects of criminal justice system and the challenges to the system by wld terrism. Emphasis is on the three maj components of the system: police, courts and crections. Also examines career paths and opptunities in the criminal justice profession

20 BUS Contempary Business (3 semester credits) This course Exples the principles and practices of today s businesses. It focuses on the foundations of business-business structure, management, marketing, management infmation systems, accounting, financing. Career infmation is integrated throughout. Identifies challenges that will affect changes in business practices and gives insight into contempary business and issues. BUS College & Career Professional (2 semester credits) This course focuses on attitudes, skills and behavis that will help students to easily and appropriately assimilate into a business environment. Will be accomplished by providing broad-based knowledge to students concerning what employers expect in the way of attitude, etiquette, appearance, wk ethic and social behavi from their employees. FIN Personal Financial Mgt (3 semester credits) This course examines the techniques of personal financial planning. It includes charge accounts, credit cards, installment plant, credit management, relationships with financial institutions, budgeting, insurance, investments, taxation and other related subjects. Technical Courses IST Netwking Technologies (3 semester credits) This course includes fundamentals of data communications and computer netwks. Emphasis is on netwk analysis, design, management and application including both technical and managerial aspects. Also includes the basics of current protocols, equipment and technologies. Students learn fundamentals of a netwk operating system including creating users and establishing netwk security. A simulated environment is used A general understanding of operating systems and computer hardware is recommended. IST Computer Concepts and Apps (4 semester credits) This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of computer concepts and applications and their use in business settings. Topics include wd processing, spreadsheets, file ganization and databases, presentation graphics, and Internet concepts. It includes essential concepts of computers, software, multimedia, computer files and stage, and computer architecture. Hands-on experience will be provided on netwked computers in the Windows environment using the Microsoft Office Suite including Wd, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. IST Advanced Netwking Technology (3 semester credits) This course will provide the student an advanced understanding of netwk design and implementation. Students learn how to administrate and integrate different netwk operating systems at both the client and server levels. Students configure the equipment and technologies used in LANs, WANs, and telecommunication systems. Topics include configuration and management of multiple netwk services and utilities that monit and enhance netwk perfmance. Emphasis will be placed on how to manage technology transitions, change management, and on wking with people who suppt the process. Industry standard guidelines will provide the framewk f this course. IST Web Server Administration (3 semester credits) This course includes construction of an e-business solution f a defined problem. It requires programming of the solution and demonstration of its application in a server environment. IST 240 Microsoft Net Admin I (3 semester credits) This course introduces Windows 2003 Professional and Windows 2003 Server and Netwk Administration as they apply to netwking and infmation management in the modern cpate environment. This class prepares student to take Microsoft MCSA certification exams. IST 266 Web Security/Secure Transact (2 semester credits) This course provides the skills needed to conduct secure transactions over the Web including data encryption, firewalls, credit card transactions, database access and updates, and hacker risk management. IST Cyber Crime and Info Security (3 semester credits) This course introduces and explains the various types of offenses that qualify as cyber crime and breeches of Infmation Security. It provides a framewk f analyzing current and projected data and infmation exposure within an ganization. Topics include the study of firewalls, virus prevention techniques, netwk security and common fms of cyber crime. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately describe and define cyber crime activities and select an appropriate response to deal with the problem. IST Intro to Netwk Security (3 semester credits) This course provides an overview of netwk security aligned to CompTIA s Security+ Certification Exam. Topics covered include authentication, attacks and malicious code, remote access, , web security, directy and file transfer services, wireless and instant messaging

21 IST 283 Advanced Netwk Security (3 semester credits) Provides the essential hands-on knowledge required to manage and install security within a business environment. Topics include certificate server services, authentication and authization strategies, server hardening f specific roles, deploying security policy templates, managing groups, installing and configuring radius authentication f remote access, planning and maintaining patch management, configuring IPSEC, planning and implementing a secure wireless infrastructure, configuring and managing SSL Certificates in a PKI infrastructure, and configuring secure remote access. IST 284 Internet Security Administrat (3 semester credits) This course provides an introduction to Internet security administration. Topics include: Risk Identification, Operating System Security, Firewall Technologies, Virtual Private Netwks, Authentication Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Security policies and Security Assessments. IST 289 Project Management This course provides a comprehensive view of project management utilizing Microsoft Project software. Emphasizes a systems approach to project management, which is critical to the business IT professional. Defines the framewk f the project management, provides a detailed description of each of the project management areas, and includes practical applications f the use of Microsoft Project software in developing and managing business and infmation technology projects. It also provides a practical guide f preparation f the PMI certification through the Project Management Institute. IST 296 System Security Capstone (3 semester credits) This course will provide the student with a hands-on project in System Security. The instruct will partner with a business ganization to investigate, understand, and offer solutions to a real-wld problem faced by the business. If time allows, students may actually implement the security solution. If a real business is unavailable, scenarios based on real-wld threats and current trends will be researched instead. Students learn how to identify security issues and flaws, research and suggest plausible solutions which follow industry standards and best practices, and plan f integration of the solution. It includes presentation to management of solution(s) consisting of services and utilities that monit and enhance netwk perfmance. Emphasis will be placed on how to manage technology transitions, change management, project management and wking with people who suppt the process. IST Elective (3 semester credits) IST elective courses to be chosen from: EET 141 (Computer Fensics I), IST 133 (Troubleshooting Applications & Hardware), IST 225 (Operating Systems), IST 268 (Web Based Tech Suppt & Doc), IST 241 (Linux Essentials) IST 242 (Microsoft Net Admin II)

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23 Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA A.S. degree in Computer Infmation Systems The A.S. technical degree program in Computer Infmation Systems is one of only four colleges in Washington State to earn the prestigious endsement of the Committee on National Security Systems f the 4011 INFOSEC certification. CNSS also recently recognized WCC as meeting the national training standard f System Administrats, CNSSSI No Entry Level. Students earning these certifications can demonstrate to employers that they have completed courses that meet national standards established by the National Security Agency (NSA). Whatcom Community College has achieved the CAE2Y designation. This A.S. degree program is designed to prepare students f careers in a variety of fields, including technical suppt/help desk positions, netwk administration, netwk technician, and infmation security specialist.. The program has been developed in alignment with the industry based skill standards as outlined by the National Wkfce Center f Emerging Technologies (NWCET.g) and incpates Cisco Systems netwking curriculum. Whatcom Community College is a Cisco Netwking Academy and offers netwking courses that prepare students f the Cisco Certified Netwk Associate (CCNA) industry certification. General Education BUSAD 170 Customer Service f Professionals This course is designed to help students understand the needs and requirements f superi customer service. Customer service fms the basis f how we do our jobs with the objective of exceeding the expectations of our customers. Topics covered include defining customer service, basic communication techniques, customer relations, problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger and stress management. Any Communications Studies course with a special OC designation (3-5 quarter credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 quarter credits) This course will help develop analytical and academic writing skills. As reflective participants in ongoing academic conversations, students will analyze and use sources to fmulate, develop, revise, and effectively communicate ideas in writing. There will be an emphasis on the complexity of academic ideas, meaningful and ethical scholarship, and rhetical awareness. Three elective courses (9-14 quarter credits) Any college level course numbered 100 above. Recommended disciplines are: ACCT, ADMJ, ARTGR, BIS, BUS, BUSAD, CIS, CJ, CS, ECON, MATH OFFAD PSYCH 106 CO-OP 180. Suppting Courses PHIL& 106 Introduction to Logic This course covers the study of fmal validity in reasoning and use of symbolic notation to identify logical relationships. Students are also acquainted with techniques of deductive logic, using rules of inference, equivalencies and quantifiers

24 Math 111 College Algebra (5 quarter credits) This course covers applications of functions (linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic) in business and social sciences, including total cost revenue and profit; break-even analysis; supply/demand and market equilibrium; exponential growth and decay; fitting curves to data with graphing utilities; they of matrices; graphical methods f optimization (linear programming problems); and mathematics of finance (arithmetic and geometric sequences and sums). Technical Courses CIS 105 Computer Operating Systems I (5 quarter credits) This course introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including histy, evolution and design, as well as suppt, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab wk is also included. CIS 106 Open Sources Operating Systems (5 quarter credits) This course covers fundamental management of open source systems from the command line, user administration, file permissions, software configuration and management of clients. CIS 110 Introduction to Computer Security (3 quarter credits) This course introduces the basics of computer security, including identifying threats, planning f business continuity, and preparing f various security attacks CIS 205 Computer Operating Systems II (5 quarter credits) This course includes an advanced study of computer operating systems and platfms. CIS 206 Computer Suppt I (5 quarter credits) This course includes an in-depth study of computer components and their interrelationships. The hands-on lab experiences exple the installation, upgrading, removal, configuration, and troubleshooting of software and hardware. CIS 207 Computer Suppt II (5 quarter credits) This course covers an in-depth study of computer components and their interrelationships. Hands-on lab experiences include the installation, upgrading, removal, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware and software on various platfms. CIS 214 Netwk Security I (5 quarter credits) Netwk security fundamentals include defining a security policy, attack methods, intrusion detection, firewalls, identifying risks, and securing netwks. CIS 215 Netwk Security II (5 quarter credits) This course is a continuation of Netwk Security I with added emphasis on defense in depth. CIS 225 Computer Fensics (5 quarter credits) This course covers computer fensics and investigations. Topics include fensic tools, computer fensic analysis, investigations and preparing written repts. CIS 226 Cisco Netwking I (5 quarter credits) This is the first in the four quarter-netwking sequence covering the fundamentals of netwking including introduction to the OSI and TCP/IP netwk models, IP addressing, and sub-netting. Topics include netwk design, topologies, protocols, wiring and netwk devices. CIS 227 Cisco Netwking II (5 quarter credits) This second netwking course includes routing protocols and concepts including static and dynamic routing. Students will gain hands on experience in the lab configuring and troubleshooting multiple routing protocols, including OSPF. CIS 228 Cisco Netwking III (5 quarter credits) The topics of the third course include LAN Switching and wireless communication, configuring, verifying, and troubleshooting VLANs, inter-vlan routing, VTP, and trunking on Cisco switches. Students will learn to configure wireless netwks and discuss common implementation issues. Students will gain hands on experience in the lab. CIS 229 Cisco Netwking IV (5 quarter credits) Topics include voice and video over IP and WAN technologies including PPP, Frame Relay, and broadband `links. WAN security concepts are discussed in detail, including types of threats, how to analyze netwk vulnerabilities, and general methods f mitigating common security threats. CO-OP 190 Computer Field Cooperative Wk Experience (5 quarter credits) This experience is designed f wking students those students who wish to enrich their education with a sht-term career related wk experience. Credit is awarded f completion of a co-op learning contract in which educational goals are set within the wk environment

25 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Ashville, NC A.A.S. degree in Infmation Systems Security Infmation Systems Security covers a broad expanse of technology concepts. This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive infmation security controls. Coursewk includes netwking technologies, operating systems administration, infmation policy, intrusion detection, security administration, and industry best practices to protect data communications. Graduates should be prepared f employment as security administrats. Additionally, they will acquire the skills that allow them to pursue security certifications. General Education Courses ACA 115 Success and Study Skills (1 semester credit) COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Communication (3 semester credit) ENG 111 Exposity Writing (3 semester credit) Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 semester credit) Social/Behavial Science Elective (3 semester credit) Suppting Courses MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra (with lab) (4 semester credit) This is the first of two courses designed to emphasize topics which are fundamental to the study of calculus. Emphasis is placed on equations and inequalities, functions (linear, polynomial, rational), systems of equations and inequalities, and parametric equations. Upon completion, students should be able to solve practical problems and use appropriate models f analysis and predictions. Technical Courses BUS 110 Introduction to Business (3 semester credit) This course provides a survey of the business wld. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contempary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation f studying other business subjects. CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3 semester credit) This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems. Microsoft Office will be used in this course; this includes Wd, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. CIS 115 Intro to Programming and Logic (3 semester credit) This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. Topics include language syntax, data types, program ganization, problem solving methods, algithm design, and logic control structures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage files with operating system commands, use top-down algithm design, and implement algithmic solutions in a programming language

26 DBA 110 Database Concepts (3 semester credit) This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, nmalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, repts, and fms. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement nmalized database structures by creating simple database tables, queries, repts and fms. NET 125 Netwking Basics (3 semester credit) This course introduces the netwking field. Emphasis is placed on netwk terminology and protocols, local-area netwks, wide-area netwks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and netwk standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perfm tasks related to netwking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols. NET 126 Routing Basics (3 semester credit) This course focuses on initial router configuration, router software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of router configuration, managing router software, routing protocol, and access lists. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of routers and their role in WANs, router configuration, routing protocols, TCP/IP, troubleshooting, and ACLs. NET 175 Wireless Technology (3 semester credit) This course introduces the student to wireless technology and interoperability with different communication protocols. Topics include Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Wireless Mark-up language (WML), link manager, service discovery protocol, transpt layer and frequency band. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss in written and al fm protocols and procedures required f different wireless applications. NET 225 Routing and Switching I (3 semester credit) This course focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques, intermediate routing protocols, command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, VLANs, STP, and VTP. Emphasis will be placed on application and demonstration of skills acquired in pre-requisite courses. Upon completion, students should be able to perfm tasks related to VLSM, routing protocols, switching concepts and configuration, STP, VLANs, and VTP. NET 226 Routing and Switching II (3 semester credit) This course introduces WAN they and design, WAN technology, PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN, and additional case studies. Topics include netwk congestion problems, TCP/IP transpt and netwk layer protocols, advanced routing and switching configuration, ISDN protocols, PPP encapsulation operations on a router. Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions f netwk routing problems, identify ISDN protocols, and describe the Spanning Tree protocol. NOS 110 Operating System Concepts (3 semester credit) This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User (3 semester credit) This course develops the necessary skills f students to develop both GUI and command line skills f using and customizing a Linux wkstation. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions, GNOME Interface, VI edit, X Window System expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, netwk and printing utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and use Linux systems f command line requirements and desktop productivity roles. NOS 220 Linux/UNIX Administration I (3 semester credit) This course introduces the Linux file system, group administration, and system hardware controls. Topics include installation, creation and maintaining file systems, NIS client and DHCP client configuration, NFS, SMB/Samba, Configure X, Gnome, KDE, basic memy, processes, and security. Upon completion, students should be able to perfm system administration tasks including installation, configuring and attaching a new Linux wkstation to an existing netwk. NOS 130 Windows Single User (3 semester credit) This course introduces operating system concepts f single-user systems. Topics include hardware management, file and memy management, system configuration/optimization, and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to perfm operating systems functions at the suppt level in a single-user environment

27 Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City, LA A.A.S. degree in Infmation Netwk Security Specialist The Infmation Netwk Security Specialist program provides students with the skills needed to manage an ganization's netwk security needs. The program prepares individuals to function as entry level netwk security specialist, and includes instruction on technologies to keep netwk assets secure, conducting fensic analysis, encryption techniques, and ganizational security management. In spring 2011, the CIT division received two certifications from the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS). The Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) certifications are certified from Department of Home Land Security and the National Security Agency. We have obtained the first two CNSS certifications are NSTISSI-4011 National Training Standard f Infmation Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals and CNSSI-4012 National Infmation Assurance Training Standard f Seni Systems Managers. Upon completion of matched classes, students at Bossier Parish Community College can obtain these National Certifications along with their degree. The CNSS certifications are a great boon to our students due to the needs of the local Cyber Innovation Center and contracts that wk with Barksdale Air Fce Base. General Education Courses ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetic (3 semester credits) This is an introducty course in writing including study of selected readings; emphasis on basic rhetical methods. SPCH 110 Principles of Speech (3 semester credits) This course includes the study and application of principles of public communication with emphasis on designing and delivering effective al presentations. Humanities Elective (3 semester credits) Behavial/ Social Science Elective (3 semester credits) Suppting Courses Math 102 College Algebra (3 semester credits) Topics from algebra include complex numbers; radical and rational equations; linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; absolute value equations and inequalities; lines and slope; graphs; inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; conics; applications. PHSC 105 Elemental Physics (3 semester credits) This is an introducty physics course, which includes basic concepts in motion, gravitation, energy transfmation, heat, waves, sound and electricity. Graphic and algebraic solutions in problem solving are emphasized. Technical Courses CIS 105 Computer Concepts (3 semester credits) This course is an introduction to personal computer application software, hardware components, and the Internet. The course covers an introduction to wd processing, electronic spreadsheet, database, and presentation software

28 CIT 101 Netwk Essentials (3 semester credits) This course will develop fundamental netwking skills including an understanding of netwk hardware, installation, security and troubleshooting in a cpate environment. Through classroom and hands-on activities, learn how computers exchange infmation and how the Internet functions. CIT 115 Netwk Defense (3 semester credits) This course provides students with a solid foundation in netwk security fundamentals and prepares them to take the Security+ certification. This course focuses on how to develop me effective security strategies, and how to handle emergencies. This course also provides Case Projects and Hands-On Projects help students practice their new skills, and expose them to the day-to-day duties of a security professional. CIT 170 Microsoft Windows Servers (3 semester credits) This course includes the implementation and use of Windows to build and maintain an operating system. CIT 172 Linux Server (3 semester credits) This course includes the implementation and use of Linux to build and maintain an operating system. CIT 130 Web Design (3 semester credits) This course is an introduction to web fundamentals and web page layout using a WYSIWYG edit (Macromedia Dreamweaver). Students will develop web sites that will include inter- and intra-document links, col and graphics, document and image fmatting, and sound and video. A hands-on approach will be used throughout this course so that the students can "learn-by-doing." At the end of the course, the student will have a solid understanding of how the different components of a Dreamweaver fit together and will have used all of the key tools to integrate all of his/her learning into a series of creative exercises. CIT 220 Managing Firewalls (3 semester credits) This course will use Exam Fce Cram Master software f Cisco Netwk Devices Part 2. CIT 210 Advanced Netwk Topics (3 semester credits) This course will provide the student with infmation on current trends and topics in technology. These include but are not limited to cell phones, netwking, social netwking, RFID, and countermeasures. CIT 279 Infmation Assurance (3 semester credits) This course is an introduction to the field of Infmation Assurance (Security). Various kinds of threats that might be faced by an infmation system and the security techniques used to fight them are covered. Hacker methods, viruses, wms, bombs, and system vulnerabilities are described with respect to the actions that must be taken by a Netwk Manager to thwart them. Existing and planned protection methods and defenses are mapped to the infmation system threats and attacks. This course provides the background f those individuals who seek skills in the areas of Netwk and Data Security. CIT 225 Netwk Security Design (3 semester credits) This course covers the design, plan, and execution of vulnerability analysis of netwks. CIT 280 Computer Fensics (3 semester credits) This course provides a broad overview of computer fensics and investigation tools and techniques. All maj personal computer operating system architectures and disk structures will be discussed, as well as what computer fensic hardware and software tools are available. Other topics include the imptance of digital evidence controls, how to process crime and incident scenes, the details of data acquisition, computer fensic analysis, investigations, image file recovery, investigative rept writing, and expert witness requirements. The course provides a range of labaty and hands on assignments that teach about they as well as the practical application of computer fensic investigation. CIS 293 Netwk Security Internship (3 semester credits) Students will be placed with pre-qualified businesses selected f their ability to offer a broad range of netwking experiences fmulated to augment coursewk experiences gained by the student. Three security electives must be chosen from: CIT 112, CIT 120, CIT 121, CIT 122, CIT 150, CIT 151, CIT 209, CIT 220, CIT 221, CIT 222, CIT 272, CIS 102, that are described below. Security Elective Courses CIT 112 Suppt of Emerging Technologies (3 semester credits) This course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ and Microsoft Certified Professional exams. CIT 120 Netwk Routing and Switching (3 semester credits)

29 This course is an introduction to Netwking basics with a focus on netwk terminology, protocols, local area netwks (LANs), wide area netwks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, cabling, routers and router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and netwk standards. The student will develop skills f configuring a router. CIT 121 CCNA I (3 semester credits) This course will develop netwking skills based on the Cisco Certified Netwk Associate (CCNA) curriculum by introducing students to the Cisco Netwking Academy Program. The course focuses on the following: Netwk terminology, Netwk protocols, Local-area netwks (LANs), Wide-area netwks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, Cabling, Cabling tools, Routers, Router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, Netwk standards. In addition, the course provides instruction and training in the proper care, maintenance, and use of netwking software, tools, and equipment. CIT 122 CCNA II (3 semester credits) This course will develop netwking skills based on the Cisco Certified Netwk Associate (CCNA) curriculum by introducing students to the Cisco Netwking Academy Program. architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF. Recognize and crect common routing issues and problems. CIT 150 Introduction to Programming with JAVA (3 semester credits) This course includes an introduction to programming and object-iented design concepts using the Java programming language. Students learn all the Java programming basics and use a simple text edit as a development environment. Design concepts and programming tools will be integrated with an emphasis on practical business solutions. CIT 151 Advanced Java Programming (3 semester credits) This course is a continuation of CIT150. The course begins with a quick review of CIT150 and progresses to discuss advance object-iented programming concepts using the Java. In this course students learn about arrays, implementing classes and class members, class relationships, and GUI Programming. CIT 209 CGI/Perl Programming (3 semester credits) This course will show students how to use Perl f CGI applications. Coursewk will introduce the wide range of uses f Perl as CGI, such as database interaction, fm handling, XML, graphics manipulation, file handling, POP interaction and other functions that are needed in a large majity of Web-based applications. The discussions and hands-on assignments will reinfce f the students the host of different uses that allow writing of almost any CGI application with the tools and techniques shown. CIT 220 Managing Firewalls (3 semester credits) This course will use Exam Fce Cram Master software f Cisco Netwk Devices Part 2 ( test), which is the second part of the CCNA pathway CIT 221 CCNA III (3 semester credits) The student will exple netwking, netwk terminology and protocols, netwk standards, local area netwks (LANs), LAN segmentation, segmentation techniques, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Spanning Tree Protocol virtual LAN, and wireless LANs. CIT 222 CCNA IV (3 semester credits) The student will exple netwking, protocols, netwk standards, advanced netwk design projects, advanced netwk management projects, wide area netwk (WAN) they and design, WAN technology, Frame Relay, integrated system digital netwk (ISDN), and netwk troubleshooting. CIT 272 Advanced Topics in Linux (3 semester credits) This course covers advanced topics including the Linux file system, directies, utilities, the shell and command line operations, the kernel, and applications of Linux to netwk security. CIS 102 Problem Solving and Programming Techniques (3 semester credits) This course is a language-independent introduction to program development using various problem solving techniques. Emphasis is placed on problem analysis, algithm and pseudo code development, as well as various data and control structures used in computer programming. Both structured programming and object-iented programming are discussed in the context of Python

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31 Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY A.A.S. in Computer Security and Fensics Graduates of BCC's Computer Security & Fensics degree program are prepared to wk in technical business environments to help design, maintain, and secure computer netwks while also utilizing legal and investigative procedures in response to a variety of incidents. Essentially, as a Computer Security Fensics technician, graduates will keep computers, data, and netwks safe from intruders and malicious code, and maintain a safe and reliable computing environment. Upon graduation, students are ready f entry level positions as a Computer Operat, IT Technician, Security Technician, Fensic Technician in any environment anywhere in the country that has netwked computers, conducts business via the Internet, maintains sensitive infmation. Students may also choose to transfer to a college such as Champlain College SUNY Cobleskill to pursue a B.S. degree in Computer Fensics Netwk and Infmation Security. General Education Courses ENG 110 College Writing I (3 semester credits) Students learn to use writing to develop their thinking and to read texts critically f both fm and content. ENG 150 Technical Writing (3 semester credits) The course emphasizes analytical methods f understanding and fulfilling the communicational needs of one s audience and gives students opptunity to practice and apply these communication techniques. Social Science Electives (6 semester credits) Physical Science Elective (3 semester credits) Suppting Courses MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry (4 semester credits) This course is designed f students in the Engineering Technologies. It emphasizes computational skills and graphing using application problems from technology fields. Topics include: function definition, graphs, exponents, logarithms, trigonometric identities, complex numbers and vects. Technical Courses CST 103 General Security Concepts (3 semester credits) This is an introducty course in computer and netwk security concepts and techniques that covers operating system security, authentication, attacks, auditing, cryptography, physical security, and disaster recovery. Numerous case studies are presented and studied. CST 104 Remote Security Methods (3 semester credits) This course covers detailed examinations of many different remote access methods including RAS (via PPP over a modem), VPN, secure and file transfers, secure web access, wireless security, and instant messaging. CST 109 Computer Histy (3 semester credits) This course exples the histy of the personal computer industry, and relates the evolution of computers with that of netwking and the emergence of malicious code, Internet attacks, and identity theft. The relationship between all three is expled in depth so that the student has a clear understanding of the environment in which they will be perfming additional study and eventually, actual wk activities. CST 113 Introduction to Programming (3 semester credits) This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of programming using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Topics may include data types and variables, decisions and conditional statements, repetition/loop structures, file

32 processing and fmatting of output. Lab assignments will emphasize program development using a modular design and self-documentation. CST 117 Language Independent Design (3 semester credits) This course introduces tools f problem solving, decision making and communications. Topics include: problem solving techniques, rept creation, effective and memo creation, fmal and infmal communication tools, and fmal presentation preparation. CST 119 Computer Concepts and Applications (3 semester credits) This is a foundation course f computer studies majs who have already had some exposure to computers. The lecture and lab will cover basic concepts in computer science and infmation science. The use of wd processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software will be covered through a series of self-directed projects. Lecture and lab content includes an introduction to computer architecture, data representation, netwks, database systems, systems analysis, CASE tools, operating systems including an introduction to DOS and UNIX, comparison of programming languages, Internet, Web page development, computer histy and ethics. CST 133 Structured Programming (3 semester credits) A structured approach to problem solving will be used. Programming steps include program definition, coding, debugging, testing, validation, documentation, and program maintenance. Topics include functions, objects, structures, arrays, and file processing. Lab assignments will require modular structured programming in an IDE. CST 203 Security Hardware and Software (3 semester credits) This security course concentrates on security hardware and software. Hardware devices include media, NICs, switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion senss, and biometric security senss. Software applications include sniffers, netwk scanners, remote control software, OS netwk commands, fensic analyzers, and event analyzers. CST 208W Introduction to Computer Netwking (3 semester credits) This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of computer netwking including netwk topology, design, implementation, troubleshooting suppt, and security. Students will investigate hardware, software and applications that relate to configuring Local Area Netwk (LAN) and a Wide Area Netwk (WAN). Popular netwk protocols and netwk operating systems will be covered in detail. CST 209 Advanced Computer Netwking (3 semester credits) This course provides an in depth explation of current and next generation computer netwking, data communication and telecommunication technologies including hardware, software, and applications. Students will gain experience with server class operating systems, server applications installation and configuration, client server application development tools, secure data transmission, netwk security fundamentals, and netwk management. CST 210 Business Security (3 semester credits) This course concentrates on the security aspects related to business, including legal and ethical computing standards, security cost analysis, physical plant security, disaster recovery, business continuity, security policies and procedures, training, and careers in netwk security. CST 212 Computer Fensics I (3 semester credits) This first course in computer fensics introduces the student to the nature of real-wld security incidents and fensic examples. The student is introduced to the Incident Response process, a multi-step approach to the detection, analysis, and recovery from a security incident. Critical skills including data collection and duplication, evidence handling, and writing a fensic rept are expled. There are numerous real-wld examples presented, as well as practical, hands-on activities designed to show the student how to properly, and legally, handle digital and physical evidence. CRJ 230 Criminal Investigation (4 semester credits) This course covers the basic principles of investigation as they relate to the collection, preservation, identification and examination of physical evidence, and the techniques f locating and interviewing witnesses and suspects. CST 242 Computer Fensics II (3 semester credits) The second course in computer fensics takes the student deep into Windows and Linux. The student is introduced to many tools used to gather and analyze digital evidence. Critical skills are developed, including such data analysis methods as string searches, machine-code disassembly, log file analysis, data and file recovery, and both static and dynamic code analysis. Evidence from computers, netwks, and routers are all captured and analyzed. Real-wld examples, as well as hands-on activities, reinfce the material and concepts. CST 262 Cryptographic Systems (3 semester credits) This course provides a detailed exposure to the many different cryptographic techniques and systems employed in secure transmission and stage of data. Symmetric versus asymmetric encryption and decryption, the imptance of key length and algithm complexity, and applications f encryption and hashing are presented. The characteristics of secure web transactions, including VPN tunnels, secure , secure FTP, and secure telnet, as well as the various security protocols, are also covered

33 Craven Community College, New Bern, NC A.A.S. degree in Infmation System Security Security-AAS-A pdf This Infmation Systems Security (ISS) curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive infmation security controls. Course wk includes netwking technologies, operating systems administration, infmation policy, intrusion detection, security administration, attack methodology, virtualization techniques and industry best practices to protect data communications. Note: Courses will transfer into East Carolina University's 2+2 BS in Industrial Technology (BSIT) degree program. General Education Courses ENG 111 Exposity Writing (3 semester credits) This course is the required first course in a series of two designed to develop the ability to produce clear exposity prose. Emphasis is placed on the writing process including audience analysis, topic selection, thesis suppt and development, editing, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. ENG 114 Professional Research & Repting (3 semester credits) This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in al and written presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to wk individually and collabatively to produce well-designed business and professional written and al presentations. HUM 115 Critical Thinking (3 semester credits) This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating infmation, problem solving, approaching cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate ally and in writing the use of critical thinking skills in the analysis of appropriate texts. ECO 251 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 semester credits) This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry choices in the market economy. Topics include the price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavi, costs and revenue, market structures, fact markets, income distribution, market failure, and government intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and evaluate consumer and business alternatives in der to efficiently achieve economic objectives. Suppting Courses MAT 161 College Algebra (3 semester credits) This course provides an integrated technological approach to algebraic topics used in problem solving. Emphasis is placed on applications involving equations and inequalities; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; and graphing and data analysis/modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to choose an appropriate model to fit a data set and use the model f analysis and prediction. Technical Courses CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3 semester credits) This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems

34 CIS 115 Introduction to Programming and Logic (3 semester credits) This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. Topics include language syntax, data types, program ganization, problem solving methods, algithm design, and logic control structures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage files with operating system commands, use top-down algithm design, and implement algithmic solutions in a programming language. CTS 115 Infmation Systems Business Concepts (3 semester credits) This course introduces the role of IT in managing business processes and the need f business process and IT alignment. Emphasis is placed on industry need f understanding business challenges and developing/managing infmation systems to contribute to the decision making process based on these challenges. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the hybrid business manager and the potential offered by new technology and systems. CTS 240 Project Management (3 semester credits) This course introduces computerized project management software. Topics include identifying critical paths, cost management, and problem solving. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a complete project and project time and costs accurately. DBA 110 Database Concepts (3 semester credits) This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, nmalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, repts, and fms. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement nmalized database structures by creating simple database tables, queries, repts, and fms. NET 125 Netwking Basics (3 semester credits) This course introduces the netwking field. Emphasis is placed on netwk terminology and protocols, local-area netwks, wide-area netwks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and netwk standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perfm tasks related to netwking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols. NET 126 Routing Basics (3 semester credits) This course focuses on initial router configuration, router software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/ IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of router configuration, managing router software, routing protocol, and access lists. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of routers and their role in WANs, router configuration, routing protocols, TCP/ IP, troubleshooting, and ACLs. NOS 110 Operating Systems Concepts (3 semester credits) This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is place on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. NOS 120 Linux/Unix Single User (3 semester credits) This course develops the necessary skills f students to develop both GUI and command line skills f using and customizing a Linux wkstation. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions, GNOME Interface, VI edit, X Window System expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, netwk and printing utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and use Linux systems f command line requirements and desktop productivity roles. NOS 130 Windows Single User (3 semester credits) This course introduces operating system concepts f single-user systems. Topics include hardware management, file and memy management, system configuration/optimization, and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to perfm operating systems functions at the suppt level in a single-user environment. NOS 220 Linux/Unix Administration I (3 semester credits) This course introduces the Linux file system, group administration, and system hardware controls. Topics include installation, creation and maintaining file systems, NIS client and DHCP client configuration, NFS, SMB/Samba, Configure X, Gnome, KDE, basic memy, processes, and security. Upon completion, students should be able to perfm system administration tasks including installation, configuring and attaching a new Linux wkstation to an existing netwk. SEC 110 Security Concepts (3 semester credits) This course introduces the concepts and issues related to securing infmation systems and the development of policies to implement infmation security controls. Topics include the histical view of netwking and security, security issues, trends, security resources, and the role of policy, people, and processes in infmation security. Upon completion, students should be able to identify infmation security risks, create an infmation security policy, and identify processes to implement and enfce policy

35 SEC 150 Secure Communications (3 semester credits) This course provides an overview of current technologies used to provide secure transpt of infmation across netwks. Topics include data integrity through encryption, Virtual Private Netwks, SSL, SSH, and IPSec. Upon completion, students should be able to implement secure data transmission technologies. SEC 160 Secure Administration I (3 semester credits) This course provides an overview of security administration and fundamentals of designing security architectures. Topics include netwking technologies, TCP/IP concepts, protocols, netwk traffic analysis, moniting, and security best practices. Upon completion, students should be able to identify nmal netwk traffic using netwk analysis tools and design basic security defenses. SEC 170 SOHO Security (3 semester credits) This course introduces security principles and topics related to the small office/home office netwking environment. Topics include netwk topologies, netwk protocols, security issues, and best practices f SOHO environments. Upon completion, students should be able to design, setup, secure, and manage a small office/home office netwk. SEC 210 Intrusion Detection (3 semester credits) This course introduces the student to intrusion detection methods in use today. Topics include the types of intrusion detection products, traffic analysis, and planning and placement of intrusion detection solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to plan and implement intrusion detection solution f netwks and host based systems. SEC 220 Defense In-Depth (3 semester credits) This course introduces students to the concepts of defense in-depth, a security industry best practice. Topics include firewalls, backup systems, redundant systems, disaster recovery, and incident handling. Upon completion, students should be able to plan effective infmation security defenses, backup systems, and disaster recovery procedures. SEC 289 Security Capstone Project (3 semester credits) This course provides the student the opptunity to put into practice all the skills learned to this point. Emphasis is placed on security policy, process planning, procedure definition, business continuity, and systems security architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement comprehensive infmation security architecture from the planning and design phase through implementation. Two maj course electives from the list below (6 semester credits) Maj Course Electives CTS 155 Technical Suppt Function (3 semester credits) This course introduces a variety of diagnostic and instructional tools that are used to evaluate the perfmance of technical suppt technologies. Emphasis is placed on technical suppt management techniques and suppt technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to determine the best technologies to suppt and solve actual technical suppt problems. DBA 120 Database Programming (3 semester credits) This course is designed to develop SQL programming proficiency. Emphasis is placed on data definition, data manipulation, and data control statements as well as on rept generation. Upon completion, students should be able to write programs which create, update, and produce repts. NET 225 Routing and Switching I (3 semester credits) This course focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques, intermediate routing protocols, command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, VLANs, STP, and VTP. Emphasis will be placed on application and demonstration of skills acquired in pre-requisite courses. Upon completion, students should be able to perfm tasks related to VLSM, routing protocols, switching concepts and configuration, STP, VLANs, and VTP. NET 226 Routing and Switching II (3 semester credits) This course introduces WAN they and design, WAN technology, PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN, and additional case studies. Topics include netwk congestion problems, TCP/IP transpt and netwk layer protocols, advanced routing and switching configuration, ISDN protocols, PPP encapsulation operations on a router. Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions f netwk routing problems, identify ISDN protocols, and describe the Spanning Tree protocol. NET 240 Netwk Design (3 semester credits) This course covers the principles of the design of LANs and WANs. Topics include netwk architecture, transmission systems, traffic management, bandwidth requirements, Internet-wking devices, redundancy, and broad-band versus baseband systems. Upon completion, students should be able to design a netwk to meet specified business and technical requirements

36 NET 260 Internet Development & Suppt (3 semester credits) This course covers issues relating to the development and implementation of Internet related tools and services. Topics include Internet ganization, site registration, servers, Web servers, Web page development, legal issues, firewalls, multimedia, TCP/IP, service providers, FTP, list servers, and gateways. Upon completion, students should be able to develop and suppt the Internet services needed within an ganization. NOS 230 Windows Administration I (3 semester credits) This course covers the installation and administration of a Windows Server netwk operating system. Topics include managing and maintaining physical and logical devices, access to resources, the server environment, managing users, computers, and groups, and Managing/Implementing Disaster Recovery. Upon completion, students should be able to manage and maintain a Windows Server environment

37 Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, GA A.A.S. degree in Infmation Security Specialist moutlineid=409 The infmation security specialist degree is a sequence of courses designed to proved students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer infmation processing. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities fine arts, social behavial sciences, and natural sciences mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and, computer netwking and infmation security. Program graduates receive an infmation security specialist associate of applied science degree. Employment opptunities f graduates are in business and industrial firms, financial institutions, government agencies, software developers, and Internet Service Providers. General Education English 1101 English Composition and Rhetic (3 semester credits) Social/Behavial Elective from approved list (3 semester credits) Two additional general education electives (6 semester credits) Elective must meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Ce Courses that includes mathematics. Suppting Courses Math 1111 College Algebra (3 semester credits) This course emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability analytic geometry. Math 1100 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (3 semester credits) This course emphasizes algebra, statistics, and mathematics of finance. Topics include fundamental operations of algebra, sets and logic, probability and statistics, geometry, mathematics of voting and districting, and mathematics of finance. Math 1101 Math Modeling (3 semester credits) This course emphasizes functions using real-wld applications as models. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra; functions and graphs; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions and models; systems of equations; and optional topics in algebra. Technical Courses Comp 1000 Introduction to Computers This course introduces fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use a computer. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Student must use Office 2010 on a Windows Operating System. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and , wd processing software, spreadsheet software, and presentation software

38 CIST 1001 Computer Concepts (4 semester credits) This course provides an overview of infmation systems, computers and technology. Topics include: Infmation Systems and Technology Terminology, Computer histy, Data Representation, Data Stage Concepts, Fundamentals of Infmation Processing, Fundamentals of Infmation Security, Infmation Technology Ethics, Fundamentals of Hardware Operation, Fundamentals of Netwking, Fundamentals of the Internet, fundamentals of Software Design Concepts, Fundamentals of Software, (System and Application), System Development Methodology, CIST 1122 Hardware Installation and Maintenance (4 semester credits) This course serves to provide students with the knowledge of the fundamentals of computer technology, netwking, and security along with the skills required to identify hardware, peripheral, netwking, and security components with an introduction to the fundamentals of installing and maintaining computers. Students will develop the skills to identify the basic functionality of the operating system, perfm basic troubleshooting techniques, utilize proper safety procedures, and effectively interact with customers and peers. CIST 1601 Infmation Security Fundamentals (3 semester credits) This course provides a broad overview of infmation security. It covers terminology, histy, security systems development and implementation. Student will also cover the legal, ethical, and professional issues in infmation security. CIST 1602 Security Policies and Procedures (3 semester credits) This course provides knowledge and experience to develop and maintain security policies and procedures. Students will exple the legal and ethical issues in infmation security and the various security layers: physical security, personnel security, operating systems, netwk, software, communication and database security. Students will develop an Infmation Security Policy and an Acceptable Use Policy. CIST 2601 Implementing Operating Systems Security (4 semester credits) This course will provide knowledge and the practical experience necessary to configure the most common server platfms. Lab exercises will provide students with experience of establishing operating systems security f the netwk environment. CIST 2602 Netwk Security (4 semester credits) This course provides knowledge and the practical experience necessary to evaluate, implement and manage secure infmation transferred over computer netwks. Topics include netwk security, intrusion detection, types of attacks, methods of attacks, security devices, basics of cryptography and ganizational security elements. CIST 2611 Implementing Internet/Intranet Firewalls (4 semester credits) Students will learn how to plan, design, install and configure firewalls that will allow key services while maintaining security. This will include protecting the Internal IP services, configuring a firewall f remote access and managing a firewall. CIST 2612 Computer Fensics (4 semester credits) This course examines the use of computers in the commission of crimes, collection, analysis and production of digital evidence. Students will use computer resources to exple basic computer fensic investigation techniques. CIST 1401 Computer Netwking Fundamentals (4 semester credits) This course introduces netwking. This course covers a wide range of material about netwking, including local netwks, wide area netwks, protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. It focuses on operating netwk management systems, and implementing the installation of netwks. It reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of the LAN and WAN technologies, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remote connectivity, and netwk maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: basic knowledge of netwking technology, netwk media and topologies, netwk devices, netwk management, netwk tools and netwk security. CIST elective (3-4 semester credits) Note: Each student must complete one concentration selected from Microsoft Concentration, Linux/UNIX concentration, CISCO Explation Concentration that are listed below

39 Microsoft Concentration CIST 2411 Microsoft Client (4 semester credits) This course provides the ability to implement, administrat, and troubleshoot Windows Professional Client as a desktop operating system in any netwk environment. CIST 2412 Microsoft Server Directy Services (4 semester credits) This course provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage, suppt and administer a Microsoft netwk infrastructure. CIST 2413 Microsoft Server Infrastructure (4 semester credits) This course provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage, suppt and administer Microsoft Directy Services. Linux/UNIX concentration CIST 2431 UNIX/Linux Introduction (4 semester credits) This course introduces the UNIX/Linux operating system skills necessary to perfm entry-level user functions. Topics include: histy of UNIX/Linux, login and logout, the user environment, user passwd change, the file system, hierarchy tree, edits, file system commands as they relate to navigating the file system tree,uni X/Linux manual help pages, using the UNIX/Linux graphical desktop, and command options. In addition, the student must be able to perfm directy and file displaying, creation, deletion, redirection, copying, moving, linking files, wildcards, determining present wking directy and changing directy locations.. CIST 2432 UNIX/Linux Server (4 semester credits) This course covers UNIX/Linux operating system administration skills necessary to perfm administrative functions. Topics include: installing UNIX/Linux, configuring and building a custom kernel, adding and removing software packages, managing run levels, managing users and groups, implementing security permissions, introduction to shell programming, managing and fixing the file system, managing memy and swap space, managing and scheduling jobs, managing system logs, understanding the boot process, system configuration files, file backup and reste, file compression, fault tolerance, and printing. CIST 2433 UNIX/Linux Advanced Server (4 semester credits) This course covers UNIX/Linux operating system advanced administration skills necessary to perfm advanced administrative functions. Topics include: understanding UNIX/Linux netwking, managing netwk printing, configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP on UNIX/Linux, configuring DHCP, DNS, a Web server, an FTP server, an server, and understanding NIS (yp) and NFS. Also, includes the following: understanding advanced security issues such as firewalls and NAT, using netwk commands, use of graphical system such as X Windows, sharing files and printers, and advanced shell programming. CISCO Explation Concentration CIST 2451 Cisco Netwk Fundamentals (4 semester credits) This course provides students with classroom and labaty experience in current and emerging netwk technology. Topics include basics of communication, converged netwks, OSI and TCP/IP netwk models, Application layer protocols, services, and applications, Transpt layer protocols and services, Netwk layer addressing and routing concepts, Ipv4 and IPv6, calculating IPv4 subnets, Data Link layer and the encapsulation process, Physical layer components and data encoding, Ethernet and netwk protocol analysis, netwk cabling, and basic netwk configuration. CIST 2452 Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts (4 semester credits) The goal is to develop an understanding of how a router learns about remote netwks and determines the best path to those netwks. Topics include basics of routing, static routing, dynamic routing, distance vect routing, distance vect routing protocols, VLSM and CIDR, routing table in-depth, link state routing, and link state routing protocols. CIST 2453 LAN Switching and Wireless (4 semester credits) The goal is to develop an understanding of how switches are interconnected and configured to provide netwk access to LAN users. This course also teaches how to integrate wireless devices into a LAN. Topics include LAN design, basic switch concepts and configuration, VLAN concepts and configuration, VTP concepts and configuration, STP concepts and configuration, Inter-VLAN routing, and basic wireless concepts and configuration

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41 Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA A.S. in Computer Infmation Security (transfer) Details.cfm?prn=1030 This transfer curriculum places emphasis on mathematics, computer programming, netwk infrastructure and operating systems and its secure application in industry; only students of high academic potential who have demonstrated excellence in mathematics are admitted. This curriculum is intended f students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution in Infmation Security. Since the requirements of seni institutions vary widely, it is essential that students choose an intended transfer institution as soon as possible and carefully follow the program described in that college s catalog. This curriculum will articulate with Pennsylvania College of Technology towards their Bachel of Science degree in Infmation Assurance and Security. General Education Courses ENGL 101 English Composition I (3 semester credits) ENGL 102 English Composition II ENGL 104 Rept and Technical Writing (3 semester credits) SPCH 101 Effective Speaking SPCH 1104 Interpersonal Communication (3 semester credits) Humanities and Arts elective (3 semester credits) Social and Behavial Science elective (6 semester credits) Mathematics, Natural and Physical Science elective (3 semester credits) General Education Transfer Elective (3 semester credits) Physical Education & Wellness (1 semester credit) Suppting Courses MATH 103 College Algebra ( higher) (3 semester credits) This course covers fundamental algebraic operations, exponents and radicals, systems of equations, higher degree equations, logarithms, matrices, and inequalities. MATH 119 Pre-Calculus (4 semester credits) This course is designed to augment student background in algebra and trigonometry with material selected to improve chances f success in calculus. Topics include elementary algebraic and transcendental functions, conic sections, linear and non-linear systems of equations, matrices, vects in the plane, polar codinates and mathematical induction, sequences, series, and limits

42 MATH 121 Calculus I Topics include plane analytic geometry; functions, limits and continuity; differentiation and integration of algebraic and trigonometric functions with applications. MATH 125 Discrete Mathematics (3-4 semester credits) This course is designed f students majing in mathematics computer science and others desiring a broader mathematical perspective. Topics include logic, sets, methods of proof, relations, functions, mathematical induction, counting techniques, recurrence equations, and mathematical systems. Technical Courses CIS 222 Introduction to Windows Servers (3 semester credits) This course provides an introduction to local-area client and server netwking using the current generation of Microsoft Windows Servers. While providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure the current Microsoft Windows operating system on stand-alone and client computers that are part of a wkgroup domain, this course emphasizes the skills and knowledge necessary to install, configure, and administer an Active directy. CIS 264 Fundamentals of Linux Administration (3 semester credits) This course covers the basics of the LINUX operating system with an emphasis on system administration and security. Topics include: the installation and configuration of LINUX, logging into LINUX, basic commands, the vi edit, creating and administering user accounts. System backup and recovery, software installation and package management, the graphical user interface, and basic LINUX administration are covered. Other LINUX tools and utilities are also covered. CISE 200 Infmation Security Fundamentals (3 semester credits) This course provides a basic understanding of industry standards f securing infmation. Topics include: legal, ethical, and business requirements, and an overview of security tools and practices, and secure netwk architecture. CNT 120 Netwk Communication Technology I (3 semester credits) This course covers business data communications concepts beginning with an overview and a discussion of the netwking standards ganizations and government agencies involved in the field. The netwking standards include the OSI Model, TCP/IP Model, and the IEEE netwking specifications. Other topics covered include basic terminology associated with netwks, LANS, MANS, WANS, Peer-to-Peer netwks, Client/Server netwks, netwking media, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, netwk topologies, backbone netwks, Ethernet, internetwking devices, PSTN, VPNs, WLANs, NOSs, and netwk security. The technology of signaling is also covered and includes noise, err detection and crection, flow control techniques, data compression, and encoding technology. CNT 125 Netwk Communication Technology II (4 semester credits) Students learn the detailed concepts, technologies, components, and protocols inherent in today's local area netwking (LANs) environments. Technical aspects of LANs operations are covered including encoding schemes, access technology, access management methods, control signaling, and electronic devices. Students learn how computers connect together to fm peer-to-peer and server-based netwks and discover the functionality and uses of repeaters, hubs, NICs, bridges, switches, routers, L3 switches, firewalls, VLANs, and routing protocols. Implementations studied include fms of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, token ring, and asynchronous transfer mode. Commonly used netwk operating systems - Microsoft, Novell, MAC, and Linux - are introduced. TCP/IP netwking, netwk security, netwk management, netwk design, Voice-over-IP netwks, disaster recovery, and future technologies are also discussed. CNT 220 Internetwking (5 semester credits) This course gives a me detailed understanding of internetwking and internetwking devices. Data link functions and characteristics and the protocols of layer three and four of the OSI model are studied in detail. Specifically, the details of the Internet Protocol and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP/IP) are covered. The wld's largest netwk, the Internet, is also one of the wld's most powerful communication tools. Students learn the underlying applications, components and protocols of TCP/IP and its necessary link to the Internet, as well as how to identify TCP/IP layers, components and functions. Navigation tools, TCP/IP services and troubleshooting Methodologies are also reviewed. This course focuses on the issues that are encountered with netwk growth and the internetwking components that offer solutions to these problems. The components covered in this class include repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, routers and gateways. Netwk Management and the Simple Netwk Management Protocol (SNMP) are also used in this course. Topics include routing techniques, routing protocols including RIP and OSPF, subnet addressing, domain name resolution, and application program interfaces in a TCP/IP environment

43 CPS 121 Java Programming (3 semester credits) Students will define and write simple programs that emphasize object-iented programming. Programming concepts such as algithms, data types, classes, methods, looping, decision-making, arrays, and files are expled. JAVA Applications and Applets are developed using an appropriate development environment. Program design techniques are developed to enable the student to write me complex programs from a variety of fields in an efficient manner. CPS 161 Computer Science I (3 semester credits) This course covers the techniques of algithm development and programming style. Two high level languages are employed f algithm testing. A number of projects (e.g. character manipulation, polynomial operations, and file processing) are assigned to the student f design, coding, and documentation. CPS 162 Computer Science II This course focuses on logical data structures and various physical implementations of the structures. Students are required to design and code several programs in such topics as stacks, queues, linked lists, recursion, string processing, hashing, trees, and graphs. CPS 230 Object Oriented Programming (3 semester credits) Students are introduced to the concept of classes and how abstraction, encapsulation, and inheritance fit into the object paradigm. Students learn OO analysis and design. Syntax and its idioms are covered with particular emphasis on programming using OO

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45 Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA A.A.S. Degree in Data Recovery / Fensics Specialist The Data Recovery/Fensics Specialist A.A.S. degree program prepares students f entry-level positions in data recovery services at businesses, government, and law enfcement agencies. Students learn to perfm computer fensics analyses, and to examine how malicious code behaves on netwks. Data Recovery/Fensics Specialist program graduates codinate and implement an ganization s infmation security plan. They may hold roles such as data recovery/fensics specialist computer security specialist. This degree program is based on the quarter system where 5 quarter credits are equivalent to 3 semester credits. Classes listed with an & at the end are part of the State of Washington common course numbering system and will transfer to any school in the system. The courses listed below constitute a 92 quarter-credit A.A.S. degree program. This degree program will transfer to the University of Washington at Tacoma s Bachel of Science degree program in Infmation Technology Systems and to Central Washington University's Bachel of Applied Science degree program in Infmation Technology and Administrative Management. General Education Courses CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication (5 quarter credits) This course (fmerly Speech 100) provides underlying they and practice with basic communication in one-to-one, one-tomany and small-group settings, focuses on communicat competency. ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 quarter credits) This course (fmerly Writing 101) is a general introduction to the principles of writing with emphasis on the writing process, thesis, context, purpose and audience. ENGL 205 Research and Persuasive Writing (5 quarter credits) Students move from library research and source-evaluation strategies through brainstming, proposal, then producing drafts and editing a variety of research-based essays that take a position and are tailed to the needs of the reader. BUSN 160 Human / Lab Relations (5 quarter credits) This course focuses on global strategies and management approaches from the perspectives of lab and culture that influence behavi within ganizational settings and how these facts influence ganizational results. Suppting Courses Math& 141 PreCalculus I (5 quarter credits) Topics include concepts, properties and algebra of functions, equations of circles, features of graphs, sequences, series and mathematical induction. Functions covered include absolute value, polynomial, rational, root, exponential and logarithmic. PHIL& 106 Introduction to Logic (5 quarter credits) This course covers the study of fmal validity in reasoning and use of symbolic notation to identify logical relationships. Students are also acquainted with techniques of deductive logic, using rules of inference, equivalencies and quantifiers. CSCI 142 Object Oriented Programming I with Java (5 quarter credits) This course covers basic programming and object-iented concepts along with basic abilities of writing, executing and debugging programs. An emphasis is placed on learning to develop algithms using the principles of top-down design and step-wise refinement and modularity in object-iented programming paradigm. (This choice is intended f students transferring to UWT.)

46 Technical Courses CSCI 100 Survey of Computing (5 quarter credits) This course is a general survey of the capabilities, limitations and problems associated with computers. Students will develop basic computer competency. Topics include basic terminology of computer systems, personal security while online, relationships between hardware and software, data representation and ganization, introducty programming and problem solving, wd processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database software, Internet, and Web fundamentals. CIS 140 Cooperative Education (1 quarter credit) This course provides an opptunity f students to combine classroom they with practical experience gained in the wkplace. In addition to the wk experience, which is related to career goals and maj, students participate in selfevaluation. In practice, this is an internship with 30 hours of wk. CIS 150 Microcomputer Systems (5 quarter credits) This course serves as a foundation course f CIS netwk and data recovery/fensics programs. Students will develops operational literacy in the microcomputer hardware and software environment, including labaty experience disassembling, assembling, troubleshooting, installing, configuring and using microcomputers and peripheral equipment. CIS 160 Introduction to Netwks (5 quarter credits) This course includes an introduction to terminology and applications of communications and netwking as essential elements of computer and business infmation systems. Students gain familiarity in netwk environment, including OSI model, specific netwk hardware, software, configuration/addressing, media, LANs and WANs through discussion, demonstration and hands-on experience. CIS 161 Local Area Netwks (5 quarter credits) This is an intermediate course in terminology, concepts and applications of netwking as an essential element of computer/business infmation systems. Students gain basic skills in the installation and administration of netwk hardware, software, facilities and media through hands-on experience. Students create LANs using various netwk operating systems (NOS). CIS 166 Netwk Intrusion Detection I (5 quarter credits) This course is designed to give a netwking student a solid foundation of netwk and computer security tasks. Topics include viruses, wms, DoS and DDoS attacks, botnets and newer attack vulnerabilities, netwk logs, use of intrusion detection systems, establishing policies, conducting vulnerability analysis, and introducing security on multiple platfms. This course introduces knowledge of standard default communication pts and how to alter them f securing the netwk. Auditing and moniting of systems without impacting system perfmance is stressed. CIS 215 Introduction to UNIX/ Linux (5 quarter credits) This course provides an overview of current and future mainstream features of the UNIX/Linux operating system. Lectures will be reinfced with examples and exercises perfmed on a UNIX/Linux system. No previous experience with UNIX/Linux is required. This course focuses on building familiarity with the command line. CIS 216 Netwk Scripting (5 quarter credits) This course provides an in-depth view of current and future mainstream features of netwk scripts. Emphasis is placed on the issues of multi-platfm (UNIX/Linux and Windows) netwks, including the challenges and items that must be maintained on a regular basis. Use of cloud servers and remote devices is also covered. Students are introduced to basic scripting methods, standard algithms and popular programs such as Perl. Security issues will also be addressed. CIS 217 UNIX / Linux Systems Administration (5 quarter credits) This course provides a continued in-depth view of current and future mainstream features of the UNIX/Linux operating system. An emphasis is placed on system administration, configuration, communications, file sharing, use of virtual machines in a netwk, and netwk security. Students will wk on a physical netwk complete with domains, servers, clients, subnets, users, and groups. CIS 155 Introduction to Data Recovery/ Fensics (5 quarter credits) This course serves as a foundation class in data recovery and computer fensics. Students will learn the proper way to gather and secure evidence, document a computer crime scene, retrieve lost files, retrieve deleted files and s and reconstruct data from various computer stage media. Students learn to use media imaging and data recovery tools and obtain hands-on experience with some of the popular commercial and open source digital fensics tools. Proper documentation and procedural guidelines are stressed

47 CIS 235 Computer Fensics I (5 quarter credits) This course builds on CIS 155 and covers evidentiary procedures me fully and addresses the ramifications to digital evidence/computer fensics in a rapidly changing technology. Topics include enterprise systems, databases, distributed system data recovery, investigations, PDAs, RAID devices and Linux tools. This course prepares students to perfm computer fensics investigations in large cpate environments, government environments and the medical field while developing an understanding of the challenges awaiting them, including intrusion scenarios. CIS 236 Computer Fensics II (5 quarter credits) This course builds on CIS 235 and is taken concurrently with Legal 220. Students perfm fensic analyses and produce fensic repts on a series of compromised and/ seized system images, using tools f distributed host data collection, imaging and fensics. Students will examine host-level data along with some netwk-level data and systematically determine what happened and how. They will wk with paralegals to prepare repts and present their findings as expert witnesses in a moot court. Legal 220 Computer Search and Seizure (5 quarter credits) Every computer fensics investigat must have an underlying foundation in ethics and the law. This multidisciplinary course builds on computer fensics where the legal and ethical issues constraining investigations were first introduced. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) procedures will be emphasized. This class exposes students to a variety of scenarios ranging from sexual harassment, to running personal business at the wkplace, to cpate espionage and netwk hacking

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49 Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA A.A.S. Degree in Netwking Specialist Graduates of the Netwking Specialist A.A.S. degree program will wk in large and small business and government offices perfming a wide variety of technical duties. In roles such as netwk administrat and netwk specialist, they maintain netwk hardware and software. Netwk specialists analyze, design, install, test, and suppt systems such as local area netwks (LANs), wide area netwks (WANs), Internet, intranets and other data communications systems. They provide day-to-day on-site administrative suppt f netwk users in a variety of wk environments. Netwk administrats also may plan, codinate and implement netwk security measures. People who choose careers in netwk administration and analysis are detail-iented, analytical problem-solvers who thrive in a team environment. They are generally mechanically inclined and they enjoy challenging themselves and learning new concepts. This degree program is based on the quarter system where 5 quarter credits are equivalent to 3 semester credits. Classes listed with an & at the end are part of the State of Washington common course numbering system and will transfer to any school in the system. The courses listed below constitute a 92 quarter-credit A.A.S. degree program. This degree program will transfer to the University of Washington at Tacoma s Bachel of Science degree program in Infmation Technology Systems and to Central Washington University's Bachel of Applied Science degree program in Infmation Technology and Administrative Management. General Education Courses CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication (5 quarter credits) This course (fmerly Speech 100) provides underlying they and practice with basic communication in one-to-one, one-tomany and small-group settings, focuses on communicat competency. ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 quarter credits) This course (fmerly Writing 101) is a general introduction to the principles of writing with emphasis on the writing process, thesis, context, purpose and audience. ENGL 205 Research and Persuasive Writing (5 quarter credits) Students move from library research and source-evaluation strategies through brainstming, proposal, then producing drafts and editing a variety of research-based essays that take a position and are tailed to the needs of the reader. BUSN 160 Human / Lab Relations (5 quarter credits) This course focuses on global strategies and management approaches from the perspectives of lab and culture that influence behavi within ganizational settings and how these facts influence ganizational results. PHIL& 106 Introduction to Logic (5 quarter credits) This course covers the study of fmal validity in reasoning and use of symbolic notation to identify logical relationships. Students are also acquainted with techniques of deductive logic, using rules of inference, equivalencies and quantifiers

50 Suppting Courses Math 111 College Algebra (5 quarter credits) This course covers applications of functions (linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic) in business and social sciences, including total cost revenue and profit; break-even analysis; supply/demand and market equilibrium; exponential growth and decay; fitting curves to data with graphing utilities; they of matrices; graphical methods f optimization (linear programming problems); and mathematics of finance (arithmetic and geometric sequences and sums). Technical Courses CSCI 100 Survey of Computing (5 quarter credits) This course is a general survey of the capabilities, limitations and problems associated with computers. Students will develop basic computer competency. Topics include basic terminology of computer systems, personal security while online, relationships between hardware and software, data representation and ganization, introducty programming and problem solving, wd processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database software, Internet, and Web fundamentals. CIS 140 Cooperative Education (1 quarter credit) This course provides an opptunity f students to combine classroom they with practical experience gained in the wkplace. In addition to the wk experience, which is related to career goals and maj, students participate in selfevaluation. In practice, this is an internship with 30 hours of wk. CIS 150 Microcomputer Systems (5 quarter credits) This course serves as a foundation course f CIS netwk and data recovery/fensics programs. Students will develops operational literacy in the microcomputer hardware and software environment, including labaty experience disassembling, assembling, troubleshooting, installing, configuring and using microcomputers and peripheral equipment. CIS 160 Introduction to Netwks (5 quarter credits) This course includes an introduction to terminology and applications of communications and netwking as essential elements of computer and business infmation systems. Students gain familiarity in netwk environment, including OSI model, specific netwk hardware, software, configuration/addressing, media, LANs and WANs through discussion, demonstration and hands-on experience. CIS 161 Local Area Netwks (5 quarter credits) This is an intermediate course in terminology, concepts and applications of netwking as an essential element of computer/business infmation systems. Students gain basic skills in the installation and administration of netwk hardware, software, facilities and media through hands-on experience. Students create LANs using various netwk operating systems (NOS). CIS 166 Netwk Intrusion Detection I (5 quarter credits) This course is designed to give a netwking student a solid foundation of netwk and computer security tasks. Topics include viruses, wms, DoS and DDoS attacks, botnets and newer attack vulnerabilities, netwk logs, use of intrusion detection systems, establishing policies, conducting vulnerability analysis, and introducing security on multiple platfms. This course introduces knowledge of standard default communication pts and how to alter them f securing the netwk. Auditing and moniting of systems without impacting system perfmance is stressed. CIS 210 Operating Systems Principles (5 quarter credits) This course is an intermediate study in the principles of operating system design using a conceptual approach and is directed to those whose primary responsibility will be the use of operating systems in computer infmation systems development and applications. Maj areas discussed include the OS they, applications and management issues, microcomputer and multiuser systems including netwks and mini/mainframe systems, files and file structure, I/O, memy and process/process management, netwking, system management/evaluation and applications. This course focuses on virtual machines and virtual netwks along with cloud servers. CIS 215 Introduction to UNIX/ Linux (5 quarter credits) This course provides an overview of current and future mainstream features of the UNIX/Linux operating system. Lectures will be reinfced with examples and exercises perfmed on a UNIX/Linux system. No previous experience with UNIX/Linux is required. This course focuses on building familiarity with the command line. CIS 216 Netwk Scripting (5 quarter credits) This course provides an in-depth view of current and future mainstream features of netwk scripts. Emphasis is placed on the issues of multi-platfm (UNIX/Linux and Windows) netwks, including the challenges and items that must be maintained on a regular basis. Use of cloud servers and remote devices is also covered. Students are introduced to basic scripting methods, standard algithms and popular programs such as Perl. Security issues will also be addressed

51 CIS 217 UNIX / Linux Systems Administration (5 quarter credits) This course provides a continued in-depth view of current and future mainstream features of the UNIX/Linux operating system. An emphasis is placed on system administration, configuration, communications, file sharing, use of virtual machines in a netwk, and netwk security. Students will wk on a physical netwk complete with domains, servers, clients, subnets, users, and groups. CIS 218 Database Concepts (5 quarter credits) This course introduces the relational database model, database design principles, concepts, and terminology of a microcomputer database system. Students will create a database and complete assignment applications using an industrystandard microcomputer relational database system. CIS 262 Wide Area Netwks (5 quarter credits) This is an advanced course in terminology, concepts and applications of netwking as an essential element of computer infmation systems. Students gain advanced skills in the use of data communication equipment and media, routing, interconnectivity and netwk utilities through hands-on experience. CIS 263 Data Netwk Design / Management (5 quarter credits) This course covers the role of the netwk manager in ganizational objectives, netwk accounting policies, inventy considerations, controls, charging practices, regulation tariffs of local- and long-haul services, switching hierarchy and data transpt in the public netwk. Students are exposed to in-depth coverage of traffic engineering and traffic management to size the netwk crectly. Students will be prepared to design and maintain reliable service, manage costs, provide security, anticipate future needs and monit legislative and regulaty activity. CIS 264 Advanced Netwking Applications / Security (5 quarter credits) This course exples leading-edge technologies employed when netwks are used to change the very way companies do business. Current infmation from business, industry, vends, users and trade associations is featured. There is an emphasis on netwk security

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53 Nthern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA A.A.S. in Infmation Systems Technology with a Netwk Security concentration prog_id=0&level=1 Nthern Virginia Community College s Associate in Applied Science degree in Infmation Systems Technology is mapped to NSTISSI s 4011 standards and is being mapped to 4013 standards in preparation f applying f the CAE2Y status. The AAS degree in Infmation Systems Technology can be focused in Netwk Security when combined with the Netwk Security Career Studies Certificate that can be used to fulfill the five IT Electives. This AAS degree in combination with the Netwk Security Certificate, transfers in full into Mary Washington University s Bachel of Professional Studies (BPS) degree program with a concentration in Infmation Assurance and Security, and to Capella University s Bachel of Science degree program in Infmation Assurance and Security. The Career Studies Certificate in Netwk Security is designed as an enhanced competency module to provide expertise in security to netwking specialists. This curriculum will prepare netwking specialists f employment as netwk security specialists Internet security specialists. Technical courses marked with * are required courses f this certificate program. General Education Courses ENG 111 College Composition I (3 semester credits) This course introduces students to critical thinking and the fundamentals of academic writing. Through the writing process, students refine topics; develop and suppt ideas; investigate, evaluate, and incpate appropriate resources; edit f effective style and usage; and determine appropriate approaches f a variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes. Writing activities will include exposition and argumentation with at least one researched essay. PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness (1 semester credit) SDV 101 Orientation to Infmation Technology (1 semester credit) PED/RPK elective in Physical Education and Recreation (1 semester credit) Two Social Science electives (6 semester credits) Humanities and Fine Arts elective (3 semester credits) Communication Studies and Theatre elective (3 semester credits) Suppting Courses MTH 151 Math f the Liberal Arts I ( higher level) (3-4 semester credits) This course presents topics in sets, logic, numeration systems, geometric systems, and elementary computer concepts. Technical Courses ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 semester credits) This course covers computer concepts and Internet skills and uses a software suite, which includes wd processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills

54 ITE 170 Multimedia Software (3 semester credits) This course exples technical fundamentals of creating multimedia projects with related hardware and software. Students will learn to manage resources required f multimedia production and evaluation and techniques f selection of graphics and multimedia software. ITE 221 PC Hardware and OS Architecture (3 semester credits) This course covers processs, internal functions, peripheral devices, computer ganization, memy management, architecture, instruction fmat, and basic OS architecture. ITD 110 Web Design I (3 semester credits) This course stresses a wking knowledge of web site designs, construction, and management using HTML XHTML. Course content includes headings, lists, links, images, image maps, tables, fms, and frames. ITD 256 Advanced Database Management (3 semester credits) This course focuses on an in-depth instruction in the handling of the critical tasks of planning and implementing large databases. Course content includes an introduction to concepts of advanced data warehousing and database configuration. ITP Programming Elective (4 semester credits) Programming elective must be chosen from the following: ITP 112 (Visual Basic.Net I), ITP 120 (Java Programming I), ITP 130 (C Programming I), ITP 132 (C++ Programming I), ITP 136 (C# Programming I), ITP 225 (Web Scripting Languages). ITN 100 Introduction To Telecommunications (3 semester credits) This course surveys data transmission systems, communication lines, data sets, netwk modes of transmission, protocols and interfacing. It emphasizes netwk structure and operations. ITN 171 Unix I (3 semester credits) This course provides an introduction to UNIX operating systems, including login procedures, file creation, UNIX file structure, input/output control, and the UNIX shell. ITN 260 Netwk Security Basics (3 semester credits) This course provides an in-depth explation of the basics of netwk security. This includes netwk security principles, objectives, architecture, models, and layers. It discusses risk management, netwk security policy, continuity of operation, netwk security technology, netwk security ganization and netwk security legal and ethical issues. ITN 261 Netwk Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking* (4 semester credits) This course provides an in-depth explation of various methods f attacking and defending a netwk. It exples Netwk Security concepts from the point of view of the hacker and their attack methodologies. It also discusses hackers, netwk attacks, malicious code, computer crime, industrial espionage and infmation warfare. ITN 262 Netwk Communications, Security and Authentication* (4 semester credits) This course provides an in-depth explation of various methodologies and techniques f defending a netwk.. It exples the TCP/IP protocol from the point of view of the hacker in der to highlight protocol weaknesses. It also discusses Internet architecture, routing, addressing, topology, fragmentation and protocol analysis, risk analysis, netwk security policy, authentication, encryption, Hashing, Virtual Private Netwks (VPN), Digital Signatures, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and wireless security. ITN 263 Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E-Commerce Security* (4 semester credits) This course provides an in-depth explation of Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and E-Commerce security. It exples firewall concepts, types, topology, and Firewall's relationship to the TCP/IP protocol. It exples both host intrusion detection systems and netwk intrusion detection systems and discusses E-Commerce security to include client side, server side, application and database security. In addition, incident response is discussed to include employing fensics analysis as part of a first response strategy. ITN 266 Netwk Security Layers* (3 semester credits) This course provides an in-depth explation of various security layers needed to protect the netwk. Course content exples Netwk Security from the viewpoint of the environment in which the netwk operates and the necessity to secure that environment to lower the security risk to the netwk. Course content also includes physical security, personnel security, operating system security, software security and database security. ITN 267 Cyberlaw* (3 semester credits) This course provides an in-depth explation of the civil and common law issues that apply to netwk security. It exples statutes, jurisdictional and constitutional issues related to computer crime and privacy. It also discusses rules of evidence, seizure and evidence handling, court presentation and computer privacy in the digital age

55 Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, Okmulgee, OK B.T. in Infmation Assurance and Fensics With the fmation of the Department of Homeland Security, recent cyber threats, government regulations and legislation, infmation assurance and fensics is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing wkfce sects. This growth has brought about an increased demand f individuals well prepared to guard the safety and economic health of ganizations through protection of sensitive, valuable data, and maj infmation technology and telecommunications investments. As ganizations increasingly use netwks and the Internet to improve their competitiveness, efficiency, and quality of service, and as IT systems become me complex, ganizational vulnerabilities will only multiply, as will the need f the infmation-security personnel. This Bachel of Technology degree program in Infmation Assurance and Fensics will prepare individuals to protect computers, computer systems and netwks from threats such as hackers, viruses and wms and investigate illicit cyber activities. OSU-Okmulgee s infmation assurance and fensics curriculum has been certified by the National Security Agency s Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS). Students satisfactily completing the appropriate security coursewk will automatically receive the cresponding CNSS certification(s). A student is required to hold an associate degree higher to fulfill the requirements of the Bachel of Technology degree. General Education Courses GTGE 1111 College Cnerstone (1 semester credit) ENGL 1113 Freshman Composition I (3 semester credits) ENGL 1213 Freshman Composition II (3 semester credits) HIST 1483 U.S. Histy to 1865 HIST 1493 U.S. Histy since 1865 (3 semester credits) SPCH 1113 Introduction to Speech SPCH 2313 Small Group Communications (3 semester credits) POLS 1113 U.S. Government (3 semester credits) PHIL 1213 Ethics (3 semester credits) PHIL 1313 Introduction to Logic (3 semester credits) Science electives (8 semester credits) At least 1 course must be from the life sciences and at least one course must be from the physical sciences. At least one course must have a labaty component

56 Social Science, Feign Language Fine Arts elective (3 semester credits) Approved electives (9 semester credits) Suppting Courses MATH 1513 College Algebra (3 semester credits) MATH 3103 Discrete Mathematics (3 semester credits) MATH 2013 Elementary Statistics (3 semester credits) BADM 1113 Introduction to Business MGMT 2243 Small Business Management MGMT 2913 Leadership and Org. Behavi (3 semester credits) Technical Courses ITD 1213 Hardware Systems Suppt (3 semester credits) This course focuses on the management and maintenance of hardware and operating system environments. Topics include: user administration, security, backup/recovery, and advanced systems perfmance evaluation and troubleshooting. ITD 1223 Netwk Systems (3 semester credits) In this course students examine netwk concepts, standards, technologies, media, protocols and topologies. Topics include connectivity, netwk devices, basic security, local and wide area netwks, netwk design, transmission media, structured cabling, IP addressing and Open System Interface (OIS) model. ITD 1333 Object-Oriented Programming using Java (3 semester credits) In this course, students learn how to design, code, and test applications in Java using object-iented programming techniques. Topics include: classes, data types, variables, methods, recursion, operats, control statements, inheritance and polymphism, arrays, packages, interfaces, exception handling, Input & Output, Java applets and strings. ITD 1353 Web Programming & Development (3 semester credits) In this course students learn web development through the application of various development principles, tools and technologies. Topics include: audio, video and image fmats; HTML; Dynamic HTML; XML; FTP; CSS; and JavaScript. ITD 2203 Database Systems (3 semester credits) This course introduces students to database systems, with emphasis on data modeling and the design of efficient database systems. Topics include: database architecture, ER and EER models, the rational data model, SQL queries, nmalization, indexing and security. ITD 2223 Operating Systems (3 semester credits) This course focuses on operating systems and system security. Topics include: operating system installation, configuration and implementation, security templates and operating system security architectures. ITD 2313 Script Programming (3 semester credits) Through this course students learn to develop and execute scripts. Topics include: shell scripting, Perl, regular expressions, Windows Script Host and other scripting languages. ITD 1243 Principles of Infmation Security (3 semester credits) Through this course students exple the principles of infmation assurance, with emphasis on current threats and vulnerabilities. Topics include: infrastructure and operational security; cryptography; legal and ethical issues; and security policies, practices and procedures. ITD 2413 Enterprise Security Management (3 semester credits) Through this course students learn the basic principles and the managerial aspects of securing enterprise infmation systems. Topics include: risk management, security policy and plan development, security architectures, incident handling, disaster recovery planning, system administration, access control and change management

57 ITD 3201 Employment Orientation (1 semester credit) This course focuses on employment and career readiness. Upon completion of this course, students will have demonstrated job readiness as well as the ability to articulate their professional goals, and developed the materials and skills necessary to secure appropriate employment. Topics include: employment procedures and guidelines, career planning and job searches and common wkplace issues. ITD 4113 IT Project Management (3 semester credits) This course introduces students to the principles and application of project management techniques with an emphasis on the design and management of computer infmation systems projects. Topics include project planning, wk team design, project estimation techniques, project repting, identifying and controlling project risks, budgets, and quality assurance. ITD 4123 Applied Research & Development (3 semester credits) This course marks the culminating educational experience in Infmation Technologies, in which students wk in multidisciplinary teams on substantial, applied research projects to investigate alternate solutions to real problems relating to employer productivity. The various projects require student teams to analyze potential design alternatives, interpret results, document best practices, and rept their findings. ITD 3423 Secure Electronic Commerce (3 semester credits) In this course students exple secure e-commerce technologies, models and issues, and the evolution of e-commerce. Topics include: digital currency methods, electronic transactions, public and private key infrastructure, smart cards and biometrics, web security, legal and ethical issues, inventy management, secure shell, digital certificates and encryption technologies. ITD 3433 Digital Fensics (3 semester credits) In this course students are introduced to the procedures and techniques used to identify, extract, validate, document and preserve electronic evidence. Topics include: fensic tools, resources, policies and procedures. ITD 3443 Netwk Security (3 semester credits) In this course students examine operating systems and netwk security. Topics include: servers, encrypted files, intrusion detection, packet filtering, netwk moniting, user and group permissions, security templates and firewalls. ITD 3523 Computer Security (3 semester credits) This course focuses on computer security from basic risk assessment to public key encryption. Topic include: confidentiality, integrity, and availability; threat, vulnerability, and risk; security controls and auditing; vulnerability scanning; encryption and cryptography, including Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and public key systems; computer viruses; building secure and trusted software; the Orange Book and the Common Criteria; and data base security. ITD 3533 Security System Administration (3 semester credits) In this course, students learn to protect systems and netwks from threats and vulnerabilities. Topics include: provisioning; netwk procurement and installation; hardware and software systems f mission-critical enterprises; system configuration, integration and maintenance; as well as incident handling and response. Approved ITD Level Electives (15 semester hours) ITD 4800 Internship (6 12 semester credits) This supervised internship marks a cooperative agreement between industry and education in which students utilize and refine previously learned skills, and gain a wking knowledge of and experience with contempary industry culture, standards and practices. Note: If internship is fewer than 12 semester credits, the student must make up the difference with approved electives

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59 Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamspt, PA B.S. in Infmation Technology: Infmation Assurance and Security Concentration This degree program prepares students to assess the security needs of computer and netwk systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. The curriculum includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; netwking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable laws and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting. The Infmation Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Program has reviewed this curriculum and has validated that Penn College courses meet all of the elements of the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) National Training Standard f Infmation Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals, NSTISSI No Additionally, this program was developed to meet the requirements of CNSSI 4013 f System Administrats, NSTISSI 4015 f System Certifiers, and CNSSI 4016 f Risk Analysis. General Education Courses FYE 101 First Year Experience (1 semester credit) ENL 111 English Composition I (3 semester credits) ENL 121 English Composition II ENL 201 Technical and Professional Communication (3 semester credits) Humanities, Social Science, Art, Applied Art, Feign Language Elective (3 semester credits) Liberal Arts Elective (3 semester credits) Humanities, Social Science, Feign Language, Applied Art Elective (3 semester credits) Science Elective (3 semester credits) Speech Elective (3 semester credits) Science Elective with Lab (4 semester credits) Fitness and Lifetime Spts Electives (2 semester credits) Humanities Elective (3 credit hours) Social Science Elective (3 semester hours) Art Elective (3 semester credits) Open Electives (6 semester credits)

60 Suppting Courses CSC 124 Infmation, Technology, and Society (3 semester credits) This course introduces the basic concepts and applications of computer and Internet-related infmation technology and its impacts on individual users, businesses, groups, ganizations, and society. Topics include access, evaluation, and use of digital infmation; ethical and security implications of infmation use and stage; human-computer interactions; social aspects of infmation systems; economic and legal issues; and professional presentation and communication of infmation. Infmation literacy skills that promote lifelong learning are developed through exposure to various existing and emerging technologies, including infmation resources, communication methods and technology. MTH 160 Elementary Statistics with Computer Applications (3 semester credits) MTH 240 Calculus I (4 semester credits) MGT 115 Principles of Management (3 semester credits) MGT 410 Management of Organizational Behavi (3 semester hours) ACC113 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 semester credits) BWM 150 Introduction to Web Page Development (3 semester credits) This course is an introducty coverage of the Internet and online Web technologies. Skills learned include how to plan, create, and maintain static Web pages. Technical Courses CIT 160 Introduction to Programming (3 semester credits) This course covers an introduction to problem solving techniques, elementary programming, and an application of these techniques to develop structured programs. A current high-level language is used to illustrate the implementation phase of program development. CIT 171 Introduction to Netwking (3 semester credits) This course covers an introduction to netwking structure, terminology, current and emerging technologies, and the Wld Wide Web as an integrating framewk. Topics covered include TCP/IP, Security Concepts, Wireless Netwks, and Netwk Virtualization. Emphasis on applications of netwking to the Web and Programming. CIT 180 Introduction to Database (3 semester credits) This course covers an introduction to creating and using simple databases. Topics include basic terminology, database tools, data security, design concepts, query functions, and impting/expting data. A selected database application is used to illustrate the database concepts EET 204 Netwk Installation and Maintenance (3 semester credits) This course covers installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the hardware f local area netwks, with an emphasis on the hands-on, practical experiences needed to service enterprise computing systems used in industry. Netwk topologies, protocols, cabling systems, and system fault tolerance and diagnosis are covered at a level needed f the technician to become competent in netwk operation and maintenance. EET 205 Netwk Maintenance Labaty (1 semester credit) This course covers hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the hardware used in local area netwks. Emphasis on the skills and techniques required to service the enterprise-netwked systems used in industry. The installation and maintenance of cable plants, interface cards, internetwking products, and system fault tolerance and diagnosis are covered at a level needed f the technician to become competent in netwk operation and maintenance. CIT 230 Fundamentals of Infmation Security (3 semester credits) This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of infmation security. Topics include establishing and implementing an ganization-wide security policy designed to protect the infmation assets of an ganization. This course provides the skills necessary to enfce a cpate-wide security policy and lays the foundation f continued study in infmation security area. CIT 240 Introduction to UNIX/Linux (3 semester credits) This course covers an introduction to the UNIX/Linux operating systems. In a labaty environment, students exple the components of the Linux operating system and discuss the installation and configuration of software and applications

61 CIT 246 Systems Analysis 1 (3 semester credits) This course covers the systems analysis process used to design solutions to business problems. The phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) up to and including requirements analysis are presented. Emphasis is placed on teamwk in addressing problem identification, data gathering, and project management. Course wk includes using the SDLC to solve an actual business problem; perfming requirement gathering through interviews, questionnaires and research; and using the rapid application development process (RAD) to demonstrate the human/computer interfaces. Project management techniques are used to schedule activities and evaluate progress. The final product will be a system requirements document and presentation to the business stakeholders. CIT 260 Programming II (3 semester credits) This course emphasizes the structured, multi-phase program development process featuring a series of steps involving understanding a problem, fmal solution definition, and program specification through graphic design methodologies and/ pseudo-coding. A selected high-level language with broad platfm suppt is used to perfm the implementation phase of program development using procedural and object-iented methodologies. CIT 271 Netwk Administration (3 semester credits) This course is an introduction to the administration of computer netwks, including installing and configuring servers and clients; creating and maintaining secure netwk resources and accounts using standard naming conventions; developing documentation; and perfming basic troubleshooting and perfmance analyses. CIT 335 Fundamentals of Cryptography (3 semester credits) This course covers an overview of the various cryptographic techniques that have been employed to secure data over time. Investigations of various encryption algithms from simple ciphers to modern public key encryption systems are covered. Discussions include various implementations, strengths, weaknesses, and appropriate applications of different cryptosystems as well as an introduction to state-of-the-art cryptography. CIT 430 Infmation Security Fensics and Incident Response (3 semester credits) This course covers an introduction to the basic investigation techniques used when a security breach has occurred a system has been compromised. These techniques enable the IT security specialist to participate in the evidence collection phase of an investigation, which may include criminal investigation. Study includes techniques that enable restation of a compromised system without interfering with the investigative process and evidence. Discussion includes common practices f repting breaches and updating policies and procedures to prevent similar breaches. IAS 311 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing (3 semester credits) This course covers an introduction to the process of securing an infmation system against attack. Study includes application of concepts learned in prerequisite classes to both defend and compromise a system. Various tools f managing and compromising systems are expled as well as safeguarding ancillary systems to prevent collateral damage during testing procedures. Legal and ethical issues associated with penetration testing are expled as well. IAS 411 Infmation Security Policy (3 semester credits) This course covers an introduction to the methodologies used to develop an ganizational security policy. Study includes the legal and privacy issues that arise from establishing ganizational security policies as well as evaluation tools and practices currently used in developing ganizational security policies. Course wk includes developing a comprehensive security policy and establishing the procedures necessary to enfce such policy. LAS 350 Legal Issues in Infmation Security Management (3 semester credits) This course includes a study of maj legal and ethical issues raised by infmation security. Focus is placed on legal aspects of security management likely to be encountered by businesses, ganizations, and employees. Applicable federal and state criminal statutes are examined and various theies of civil liability are analyzed, including breach of contract, negligence, invasion of privacy, Constitutional violations, intellectual property infringement actions, and other relevant statuty claims. Basic concepts of litigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms are presented. Preventative legal management is stressed, including the imptance of employee training, identifying legal and ethical issues, and recognizing when to consult a legal professional

62 IAS 412 IAS Awareness, Training, and Education (3 semester credits) This course Introduces the techniques involved in developing and disseminating infmation security training. Skills learned include determining training needed f a given situation and identifying those who should be trained. IAS 461 Secure System Accreditation and Certification (3 semester credits) This course covers an introduction to the process of certifying that an infmation system meets required security standards. Study includes the process f preparing a system f a fmal security audit, conducting the audit, collecting the audit data, interpreting the data, identifying required remediation, and preparing a rept of the results. IAS 492A LAS Seminar (1 semester credit) This course is a fum f discussing and expling issues related to infmation assurance and security. The context is interdisciplinary and focuses in part on issues external to IAS that affect how an ganization can effectively implement and manage IAS. IAS 436 Capstone: Secure Systems Administrat This course covers the study and application of concepts of system design, acquisition, and management within the context of deploying secure systems. Study includes methodologies f designing, acquiring, implementing, maintaining, and retiring systems that must adhere to ganizational policies. Study also includes activities required by system administrat to suppt fmal system audit certification. IAS 456 Capstone: Secure System Auditing This course covers the study and application of system certification and accreditation (C&A) as they pertain to ganizational infmation systems. Study includes the methodologies used to perfm a comprehensive system audit based on a previously developed audit action plan. Capstone wk includes perfming a comprehensive audit and developing an audit rept f a given infmation system. IAS 466 Capstone: Risk Analyst (3 semester credits) This course covers the study and application of risk analysis and risk management as they pertain to ganizational infmation systems. Study includes the methodologies used to develop an ganizational security plan. Capstone wk includes development of a comprehensive risk management plan and the processes necessary to implement the plan. IAS 490 Advanced Topics in Infmation Assurance and Security (3 semester credits) This course covers emerging issues in infmation assurance and security, drawing upon reposities of infmation that document emerging issues in Infmation Assurance and Security. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating the infmation with an eye toward updating mitigation strategies within the context of an ganization. IAS 492B IAS Seminar (3 semester credits) This course is a fum f discussing and expling issues related to infmation assurance and security. The context is interdisciplinary and focuses in part on issues external to IAS that affect how an ganization can effectively implement and manage IAS