2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

CIS 237 - Introduction to Computer Security


Credits: 4
Lab/Lecture: Four Lecture.

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:
  1. detect various types of compromise and understand penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts;
  2. install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security;
  3. implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design;
  4. install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls;
  5. implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact;
  6. install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure.


Prerequisite(s): CIS 228