NETWORK SECURITY AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE
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Classes are held at the Business & Industry Institute (in the Downtown Center) at 145 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, just east of the public library and adjacent to the Mesa Sheraton.
 
AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3 credits
Introduces and explores ethical issues and the justice system. Focuses on ethics and the law, the police, courts and corrections. Reviews ethical theory, concepts and practices as they relate to administration of justice. Encourages critical thinking and value decision making in criminal justice system situations. PR: None.

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CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security 3 credits
Addresses threats to security of information systems; responsibilities and basic tools for information security, including communication security, infrastructure security, organizational security and basic cryptography. Introduction to the language of network security and hardware, software and firmware components of an information security system for local, metropolitan, enterprise, and wide area networks. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ exam and the GIAC Security Essentials Certificate (GSEC). PR: CNT 150, or CIS175DB or MST150 (any module), or department approval.

 
Spring 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
8115
8108 		44FLR RM3
4FLR RM3		 MW
TR 		6:00-9:30p
6:00-9:30p 		03/20-05/10
03/21-05/11
 
Summer 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
0868
7026
0869 		4FLR RM 3
4FLR RM 4
4FLR RM 3 		TR
MW
MTWRF 		8:00-11:40a
6:00-9:40p
8:00a-5:00p 		05/30-07/20
05/31-07/19
06/19-06/23
 
Fall 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
7165
7166
7168
7167 		4FLR RM 3
4FLR RM 3
4FLR RM 3
4FLR RM 3 		MW
T
S
TR 		6:00-9:30p
6:00-9:15p
8:00-11:30a
6:00-9:40p 		08/21-10/16
08/22-12/12
08/26-12/16
10/24-12/14

 
 
CIS271DA SCP-Hardening the Infrastructure 3 credits
Network security-related fundamentals, issues, and skills for systems administrators to implement network security. Includes network security basics, advanced TCP/IP, IP packet structure and analysis, routing and access control lists, securing Windows computers, securing Linux computers, Internet security, and hacker attack techniques. Together with CIS272DA prepares students for the Security Certified Network Professional Level I exam. PR: CIS270, CNT150, CIS175AB, and MST150 or department approval.
Spring 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
8111 4FLR RM3 TR 6:00-9:30p 03/21-05/11
 
Summer 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
0876 4FLR RM 3 MW 8:00-11:40a 05/31-07/19
 
Fall 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
1016
7170 		4FLR RM 3
4FLR RM 3 		MW
TR 		6:00-9:30p
8:00-11:40a 		08/21-10/16
10/24-12/14

 
 
CIS272DA SCP-Network Defense and Countermeasures 3 credits

Architecture of network defense and skills for system administrators to implement network defense. Includes network defense fundamentals, designing and configuring firewalls, configuring Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), designing and configuring an IDS , analyzing intrusion signatures, performing risk analysis, and creating a security policy. Together with CIS271DA prepares students for the Security Certified Network Professional Level I exam. PR: CIS271DA or department approval.

 
Spring 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
8123 4FLR RM3 MW 6:00-9:30p 03/20-05/10
 
Summer 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
7029 4FLR RM 7 S 8:00a-5:00p 06/03-07/22
 
Fall 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
1018
7174 		4FLR RM 3
4FLR RM 3 		TR
MW 		8:00-11:30a
6:00-9:30p 		08/22-10/17
10/23-12/13

 
 
CIS273DA Information Audit & Risk Analysis 3 credits
Knowledge, skills, and abilities in basic risk analysis techniques to secure information and to conduct a technical audit of essential information systems. Prepares students for the GIAC Systems and Network Auditor cerfification. PR: CIS272DA or department approval.

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CIS273DB Digital Authentication and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) 3 credits
Knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and Digital Authentication security methods and biometrics. Preparation for Security Certified net certification examination Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA). PR: CIS272DA or department approval.

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CIS273DC Data Assurance & Disaster Recovery 3 credits

Security and protection of data with emphasis on physical security of data servers and storage, disaster recovery plan and procedures, backup management and procedures, business continuity planning for unusual conditions, data confidentiality, integrity, and assurance, data retention policy and procedures, data warehouse, data use authorization and authentication, securing data in the mobile environment, handling data in response to cyber crime, data risk identification and assessment, and user education in and awareness of data assurance. PR: CNT 185 or CIS271DA or department approval.

 
Spring 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
8125 OE/OE OE/OE OE/OE 07/01-06/30
 
Summer 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
7022 4FLR RM 5 S 8:00a-3:00p 06/03-07/22

 
 
CIS238US UNIX Security 3 credits
Unix system administration and security management including directory structure, access control and authentication mechanisms, password management,system logs and monitoring, process accounting, configuring public services, restricted environments, the sudo command, SSH (Secure Shell), file system mount options, file integrity management, immutable/append-only files and system security levels, loadable kernel modules, rootkits, non-executable stacks, backups, common vulnerabilities and exposures, and firewall filtering. PR: CIS238, or department approval.
 
Spring 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
8046 4FLR RM 6 TR 6:00-9:30p 03/21-05/11
 
Summer 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
7020 4FLR RM 6 TR 6:00-9:40p 05/30-07/20
 
Fall 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
7145 4FLR RM 6 MW 6:00-9:30p 10/23-12/13

 
 
CNT185 Cisco Network Security 4 credits
Applications of Cisco Networking technologies in designing and implementing security solutions to reduce risk of revenue loss and vulnerability. Hands-on experience and skills in security policy design and management, security technologies, products and solutions, firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration and maintenance, AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) and VPN (Virtual Private Network) implementation using firewalls and routers. Preparation for the MCNS (Managing Cisco Network Security) and CSPFA (Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced) exams toward certification as a Cisco Firewall Specialist. Exams also apply to CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) certification. PR: CNT170, current CCNA certification, or department approval.
 
Spring 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
8092 4FLR RM6 TR 6:00-10:10p 03/21-05/11
 
Summer 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
6022
0910 		4FLR RM 6
4FLR RM 6 		TR
MW 		6:00-10:35p
8:00a-12:35p 		05/30-07/20
05/31-07/19
 
Fall 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
9930
9932 		4FLR RM 6
4FLR RM 6 		R
S 		6:00-10:20p
8:00a-12:20p 		08/24-12/14
08/26-12/16

 
 
CNT186 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs 4 credits

Design, planning, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of wireless networks. Overview of technologies, security, and design best practices with emphasis on hands-on skills in wireless LAN (local area network) setup and troubleshooting, 802.11a & 802.11b technologies, products and solutions, site surveys, resilient WLAN design, installation and configuration, WLAN Security - 802.1x, EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), LEAP (Light Extensible Authentication Protocol), WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), SSID (Service Set Identifier), and vendor interoperability strategies. Prepare students to earn Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist designation and to take the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam. PR: CNT 140, or department approval.

 
Spring 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
8096 4FLR RM 6 TR 6:00-10:10p 03/21-05/11
 
Summer 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
0911
6024
6026 		4FLR RM 6
4FLR RM 6
4FLR RM 6 		TR
MW
S 		8:00a-12:35p
6:00-10:35p
8:00a-5:00p 		05/30-07/20
05/31-07/19
06/03-07/22
 
Fall 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
9933
9936
9934 		4FLR RM 6
4FLR RM 6
4FLR RM 6 		MW
S
TR 		6:00-10:20p
8:00a-12:20p
6:00-10:35p 		08/21-10/16
08/26-12/16
10/24-12/14

 
 
CIS247DA Cyber Forensics and Incident Handling 3 credits
Forensic and advanced incident handling techniques in a lab setting with hands-on skills in incident response, forensic preparation, Windows forensics, UNIX and Linux forensics, data recovery and analysis, malicious code analysis, law enforcement interaction and case law, corporate and managerial legal concerns and direction. Prepares students for GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) Certification and IACIS Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) certification. PR: CIS270.
 
Spring 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
8049 4FLR RM3 MW 6:00-9:30p 03/20-05/10
 
Summer 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
7023
0865 		4FLR RM 3
4FLR RM 3 		TR
MW 		6:00-9:40p
8:00-11:40a 		05/30-07/20
05/31-07/19
 
Fall 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
7156
7158 		4FLR RM 3
4FLR RM 3 		TR
S 		6:00-9:30p
8:00-11:30a 		08/22-10/17
08/26-12/16

 
 
CIS247DL Legal Issues of Information Assurance 3 credits
Legal Implications of organizational computing policies, interaction with legal counsel and law enforcement, evidence collection and preservation, risk management of liability, and loss of property and risk mitigation through insurance. PR: CIS270 or department approval.

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CIS266 Network Service and Support 4 credits

Prevention, diagnosis, and resolution of hardware-related problems network professionals encounter. Serves as a capstone course to link service and support skills in multi-platform environments. The course focuses on hardware issues in relationship to NetWare, Microsoft, and Linux. Students learn practical skills that optimize resources for networking products through extensive hands-on labs and practical exercises. PR: Students must have completed these courses to succeed: BPC 170 and CIS191 (any module) or CIS175DB, and CIS245 or MST152, or any UNIX/Linux course.

 
Spring 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
8058 4FLR RM 7 TR 6:00-10:10p 03/21-05/11
 
Summer 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
7024
7018 		4FLR RM 7
4FLR RM 7 		MW
S 		6:00-10:35p
8:00a-5:00p 		05/31-07/19
06/03-07/22
 
Fall 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
7160
7163
7162 		4FLR RM 7
4FLR RM 7
4FLR RM 7 		TR
S
TR 		6:00-10:20p
8:00a-12:20p
6:00-10:35p 		08/22-10/17
08/26-12/16
10/24-12/14
 
MST259 Designing Windows Network Security 3 credits
Knowledge and skills to analyze business requirements and processes to design a security solution for a Microsoft Windows network. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. PR or CR: MST157 or department approval.
 
Spring 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
9668 4FLR RM 9 MW 6:00-9:30p 03/20-05/10
 
Summer 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
6120
6118 		4FLR RM 9
4FLR RM 9 		TR
MW 		6:00-9:40p
6:00-9:40p 		05/30-07/20
05/31-07/19
 
Fall 2006
Section Location Days Times Dates
1420
9884
9885 		4FLR RM 9
4FLR RM 9
4FLR RM 9 		MW
TR
MW 		8:00-11:30a
6:00-9:05p
6:00-9:30p 		08/21-10/16
08/22-10/17
10/23-12/13