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CISS
Security Courses:
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CISS 11
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CISS 13
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CISS 15
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CISS 21
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CISS 23
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CISS 25
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CISS 27
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CISS 29
The CIS department offers these eight 'Security' Courses:
- CISS 11 - Practical Computer Security
- CISS 13 - Principles of Information Systems Security
- CISS 15 - Operating Systems Security
- CISS 21 - Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures
- CISS 23 - Network Analysis and Intrusion Detection Systems
- CISS 25 - Network Security and Firewalls
- CISS 27 - Defending Computer Systems
- CISS 29 - CNASM Service Learning
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This is an introductory course in computer security. The course provides awareness for
all computer users to protect user accounts and computer systems from attacks.
The course provides hands-on projects to illustrate security software and hardware configuration.
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(27 hours lecture; 27 hours lab; Degree Applicable)
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Advisory Prerequisites:
CISB 11 - Computer Information Systems
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Configure personal firewall.
- Back up critical files with software.
- Perform security check with Microsoft Security Analyzer.
- Install and manage Microsoft security patches.
- Install and configure wireless network.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing CISS 11 - Practical Computer Security will:
- gain a non-technical foundation of computer security, with discussion of different types of security attacks and defenses that every student can use.
- be able to apply practical security principals by reading the book and completing hands on activities.
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This is an introductory course in information systems security covering the ten domains
needed for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
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(54 hours lecture; 54 hours lab; Degree Applicable)
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Advisory Prerequisites:
CISB 11 - Computer Information Systems
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Identify and define information systems security principles.
- Identify and define the terminology of information systems security.
- Research a case study of the basics of risk management.
- Identify the ten domains of information security.
- Identify and define how to work with freeware that applies to the ten domains.
- Differentiate between cryptic passwords and non-cryptic passwords.
- Demonstrate through case studies the role of procedures, policies, standards and guidelines.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing CISS 13 - Principles of Information Systems Security will be able to:
- understand the "need for security."
- understand and explain at least one domain from the Common Body of Knowledge.
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This course covers advanced aspects of operating systems security: from how attackers
operate to how viruses strike. A lot of the course covers how to strengthen
operating systems and repell attacks.
The student will gain a fundamental knowledge of a full range of security concepts
and techniques and application to different operating systems (Windows, Unix, etc).
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(54 hours lecture; 54 hours lab; Degree Applicable)
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Analyze different aspects of operating systems security.
- Recognize and eradicate viruses.
- Implement authentication and encryption.
- Perform operating system backups.
- Implement VPN security.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing CISS 15 - Operating Systems Security will be able to:
- strengthen security of any operating system by installing a Firewall.
- install a safe and secure wireless network using computers with different operating systems (Windows, Mac etc.).
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This course covers the concepts of network vulnerabilities from a hacker's perspective.
The course addresses the latest cutting edge attacks and common attacks
still prevalent through hands-on lab assignments. Students will explore
legal issues associated with computer network attacks. The course also
provides the student with the knowledge they need to design, build, and operate network
systems to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks.
Other topics covered include:
- Communication Protocols
- Mediums
- Security Classes
- Ports
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- Discovery and Scanning Techniques
- Well-Known Ports & Services
- Socket and Service Vulnerability
Penetrations
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(54 hours lecture; 54 hours lab; Degree Applicable, CSU)
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Explain fundamental concepts of network vulnerabilities and attacks.
- Demonstrate the skill to penetrate service vulnerability.
- Demonstrate the ability to implement counter attack measurements.
- Prepare for the entry-level positions in the network security industry.
- Prepare for the GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification.
- Define the importance of legal and ethical conduct in using computer network system.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing CISS 21 - Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures will be able to:
- demonstrate the skill to penetrate service vulnerability.
- reveal the ability to implement counter attack measurements.
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This course is a CNASM (Computer Network Administration and Security Management) AS degree
core course.
The course covers the concepts of NIDS (network intrusion detection systems) and network
protocol and analyzing tools. The students will discuss the qualities that
go into a sound and appropriate NIDS in different scenarios.
Hands-on practice of NIDS tools such as:
- - Snort
- - Cisco Thread
- - Sniffer
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- - Ethereal
- - WildPackets
- - TCPDump
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- - WinDump
- - Windows Network Monitor
- - Dsniff and Sniffit
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(54 hours lecture; 54 hours lab; Degree Applicable, CSU)
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Describe the importance of ethical conduct in using computer network system.
- Prepare for the GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) Certification.
- Explain fundamental concepts of Network Protocol Analysis.
- Demonstrate the skill to capture and analyze network packets.
- Use various protocol analyzers and NIDS as security tools to detect network attack and troubleshoot network problems.
- Evaluate and demonstrate the use of network analysis and NIDS (network intrusion detection system) tools such as Snort, CiscoWorks, and Sniffer.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing CISS 23 - Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems will be able to:
- explain the fundamental concepts of Network Protocol Analysis and demonstrate the skill to capture and analyze network packets.
- use various protocol analyzers and Network Intrusion Detection Systems as security tools to detect network attacks and troubleshoot network problems.
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This course covers the concepts of designing and implementating a secure network.
The course provides an in-depth coverage of network security design,
implementation and configuration of firewall and VPN in various environments and platforms.
Other topics covered include:
- implementing security with Cisco routers
- firewall log analysis
- IPsec
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- Ssh (Secure Shell)
- secure Perimeter design
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(54 hours lecture; 54 hours lab; Degree Applicable, CSU)
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Explain fundamental concepts of network security.
- Demonstrate the skill to install and configure firewall and VPN in various environments and platforms.
- Reveal the ability to set up pptp, 12tp, and other secure client access through the Pix and ISA firewall.
- Implement security with Cisco routers, firewall log analysis, IPsec, Ssh (Secure Shell) and secure Perimeter design.
- Determine appropriate skills for certification test and entry-level positions in the network security industry.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing CISS 25 - Network Security and Firewalls will be able to:
- configure and install a firewall.
- implement secured translation for service hosting through a firewall.
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This course will cover hands-on defending and securing a computer and network system.
The students will work in teams to learn how to respond to and mitigate an attack.
This course will also ensure that students learn to write reports on how they defended or
were unable to defend the system.
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(54 hours lab Degree Applicable)
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(May be taken four times for credit)
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Be able to set up a system to have all the services running
- Be able install/build security into the system
- Be able to detect an intrusion, breach or an attack
- Be able to apply different strategies to defend the intrusion breach or attack
- Write reports and prepare presentations of the intrusion, breach or attack
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing CISS 27 - Defending Computer Systems will be able to:
- write a report and prepare a presentation that analyzes a network intrusion, breach, or attack.
- install a virtual server and configure the system to have all services running.
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Students will explore career objectives and integrate knowledge learned from Computer Network
Administration and Security Management A.S. degree courses through lab activities and community services.
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(27 hours lab; 27 hours community activity)
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Utilize skills learned in course content of the CNASM AS degree to interpret and address community needs
- Compare and contrast various implementation of secured wireless network
- Demonstrate the skill to manage heterogeneous network environment
- Explain PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) certificates services concepts and configuration
- Evaluate and demonstrate the use of ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), Web, and Radius Authentication services
- Summarize and evaluate project outcomes
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing CISS 29 - CNASM Service Learning will be able to:
- compare and contrast various implementation of secured wireless network
- evaluate and demonstrate the use of ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), Web, and Radius authentication services.
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