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Apr 21, 2026
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2026-2027_College Catalog
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CIS 237 - Introduction to Computer Security
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Lab: 0
The topics covered in this course align with the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills students need to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification IT professionals should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- detect various types of compromise and understand penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts;
- install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security;
- implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design;
- install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls;
- implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact;
- install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure.
Pre/Corequisite(s): CIS 130
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