Computer and Information Systems Security

CISS 101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY
Basic concepts of computer and information systems security and a conceptual model of a total security program comprised of high technology, classical security practices, and common sense. An overview of the CISS program and its utility in today's work environment.

CISS 102 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & THE LAW
Liability and litigation that can arise from many situations, including misuse and abuse of computer databases, bulletin boards, e-mail, web pages, electronic funds transfer systems, and proprietary computer programs. Recommend business practices for policies, codes of conduct, and communications are examined.

CISS 103 ORIENTATION
Strategies for being a successful college student. Overview of CISS program expectations and the College's policies, procedures and services.

CISS 112 INTERNET SECURITY
Learn technical knowledge of Internet, intranet and extranet technologies independent of specific internet-related career roles. Topics include Internet networking technologies, OSI layers, TCP/IP, Internet clients, development, networking and infrastructure, security, and business concepts.

CISS 113 WORKSTATION SECURITY
Covers aspects of troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, hardware installation, configuration, diagnostics, and repair. Hardware installation, configuration and upgrading, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. Operating system topics include common components and features, installing, configuring, upgrading and troubleshooting Windows 9x and 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP and basic networking.

CISS 114 INTRODUCTION TO UNIX/LINUX
Introduces the fundamentals of the UNIX operating system, concepts, architecture, and administration. The student will practice these basic concepts and approaches using LINUX.

CISS 116 ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS.
Introduction to the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations and organizational structures and processes. Topics include: management, business processes, leadership, team development and dynamics, conflict and processes of the individual.

CISS 117 NETWORK SECURITY (NETWORK+)
Components of a local area network, wide area network, peer-to-peer and client-server network environments. Introduces students in UNIX operating systems and to the network technologies it supports. Technical components and concepts of network architectures, network protocols, and media used in different network communications. Topics include networking technologies, layers, TCP/IP, networking practices, installation, support, and troubleshooting

CISS 118 INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS
Introduces the use of software to perform recovery of deleted or corrupted data. Techniques will be used to demonstrate the use of statistical analysis practices to predict or show trends involving security issues of access, crime, or loss prevention.

CISS 119 INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY
Capstone course of general security concepts, communications security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography, and organizational security. Includes access, attacks, auditing, vulnerabilities, devices, algorithms protocols, disaster recover and documentation.

CISS 120 CONTINGENCY PLANNING
Course consists of five linked modules, which build on each other. The first module, Situation Assessment, consists of steps for situation assessment; provides situation assessment job aids. The second module, Hazard Analysis, presents methods for conduction of a hazard analysis and developing a risk index; provides job aids for performing these tasks. The third module, Basic Plan Development, addresses procedures for developing the basic plan; provides job aids for developing or revising a basic plan. In the fourth module, Finalizing the Plan, presents opportunity to develop an action plan for completing the contingency plan; provides a job aid for doing so. Module five, Long-Range Contingency Planning, provides basic concepts and a recommended process for long-range contingency planning

CISS 121 SERVER SECURITY
Server installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery in a vendor neutral environment. Topics include advanced hardware issues, such as RAID, SCSI, multiple CPUs, SANs, server types, system bus architectures, disaster recovery, upgrading, and security concepts.

CISS 122 INTERNET FUNDAMENTALS
Introduction to networking fundamentals with a focus on Cisco equipment, including network protocols, switching, routing, security, IPX, mapping, monitoring and configuration

CISS 123 INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECURITY
Telecommunications systems, including voice, video, and data services. The basic network structures, services, and methods of communication are described including: commercial carrier, value added carrier, the LATA, LEC, CLEC, and the toll-switching hierarchy. Common telephone services fraud, abuse, and theft are introduced along with common countermeasures.

CISS 124 CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE
On-the-job practical field experience combining classroom study with related work experience under the supervision of an employer. Includes scheduled seminars.

CISS 128 PC APPLICATIONS
This course introduces word processing software, spreadsheet software and database software. Some examples of use for the software are; Word processing software may be used for creating professional style reports for documenting network configuration or requesting services. Spreadsheet software may be used for creating reports and charts to identify trends in the workplace. Database software may be used for creating comprehensive databases to track inventory information.

CISS 135 ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Develops the issue of ethics within the workplace. Including codes of conduct, non-disclosure practices, contracted and implied practices, procedures, and the
self-policing of a profession.

CISSE 210 PRINCIPLES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
This course consists of concepts of emergency management and integration of systems, emergency management definitions, identification and hazards and resources. It presents roles of the emergency manger, concepts of hazards analysis, mitigation strategies, damage assessment, and programs for recovery. Additionally, addresses the coordination of systems, networks, and departments within organizations. Participants demonstrate ability to work with and apply skills and information gained from course.