This course introduces the concepts and issues related to securing information systems and the development of policies to implement information security controls. Topics include the historical view of networking and security, security issues, trends, security resources, and the role of policy, people, and processes in information security. Upon completion, students should be able to identify information security risks, create an information security policy, and identify processes to implement and enforce policy.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0
SEC-160: Security Administration I
This course provides an overview of security administration with an emphasis on designing secure network architectures. Topics include networking technologies, TCP/IP fundamentals, network protocols, traffic analysis, monitoring strategies, and established security best practices. Upon completion, students should be able to use advanced network analysis tools to monitor network traffic and develop security measures to safeguard against various threats.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0
SEC-193A: Selected Topics in Security Concepts
This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:0
SEC-285: Systems Security Project
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills from the systems security program. Topics include crafting and implementing effective security policies, planning processes, defining procedures, ensuring business continuity, achieving compliance, conducting audits, performing security tests, and designing secure system architectures. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement comprehensive security solutions.
Course Prerequisites:
Take All: CTI-110, CTI-120, and CTS-115
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:0
CCT-121: Computer Crime Investigation
This course introduces the fundamental principles of computer crime investigation processes. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering techniques, data retrieval, collection and preservation of evidence, preparation of reports and court presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify cyber crime activity and demonstrate proper investigative techniques to process the scene and assist in case prosecution.
Course Prerequisites:
Take NOS-110 and CTI-120
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0
CCT-240: Data Recovery Techniques
This course introduces the unique skills and methodologies necessary to assist in the investigation and prosecution of cyber crimes. Topics include hardware and software issues, recovering erased files, overcoming encryption, advanced imaging, transient data, Internet issues and testimony considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to recover digital evidence, extract information for criminal investigation and legally seize criminal evidence.
Course Prerequisites:
Take CCT-121
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0
CCT-250: Network Vulnerabilities I
This course introduces students to penetration testing, network vulnerabilities, and hacking. Topics include an overview of traditional network security, system hardening, and known weaknesses. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate weaknesses of traditional and wireless network for the purpose of incident response, reconstruction, and forensic investigation.
Course Prerequisites:
Take NOS-130 Take NOS-125
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0
CCT-251: Network Vulnerabilities II
This course advances students' knowledge of penetration testing, network vulnerabilities, and hacking. Topics include analyzing advanced techniques for circumventing network security hardware and software. Upon completion, students should be able to assemble test kits for multiple operating systems, scan and footprint networks, and perform advanced forensic investigation.
Course Prerequisites:
Take CCT-250
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0
CCT-280: Cloud Penetration Testing
This course provides students the technical skills required to perform penetration tests in cloud environments. Topics include penetration testing commonly deployed in cloud environments such as operating systems, web servers, databases, and virtual containers/networks, while ensuring the integrity of user access multiple levels. Upon completion, students should be able to perform penetration tests to evaluate the overall security of cloud environments.
Course Prerequisites:
Take CSC-227 Take CCT-251 and CCT-240
