CIS 1358 OPERATING SYSTEM SECURITY 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1120. This course introduces the student to securing Windows 2000 and Linux operating systems. In this course the student will acquire knowledge and skills to perform audit assessments and implement enterprise-wide operating systems security. The objective of the course is to provide hands-on instruction, from the desktops, servers and the network infrastructure and understand how to control the privacy, integrity and authenticity of data. 47 contact hours.

CIS 2321 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or permission of instructor/director. This course provides the student with ways to understand and apply fundamentals of systems analysis to the development of information systems used in business, government or nonprofit environments. Both individual and team approaches are taken to analyze systems projects utilizing current information systems applications. The student will become familiar with a range of techniques for systems analysis. The student will be made aware of the importance of developing good human relations skills and the need to understand and deal with the social and political culture in organizations in the course of system analysis and design. It is recommended that this course be taken during the last session prior to graduation. 47 contact hours.

CIS 2352 ETHICAL HACKING 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1120. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the techniques and methodologies of security penetration testing.  This course provides hands-on instruction using the various tools and methods that security professionals use to analyze an information system in order to discover vulnerabilities and protect against information loss, cyber terrorism, and corporate espionage. The student will be introduced to fundamental security testing concepts, gain practical knowledge of computer programming, and learn how to properly document a security test.  In addition to exploring the legal and ethical ramifications of penetration testing, students will also learn how to apply the appropriate countermeasures in order to reduce the risk that an organization faces. 47 contact hours.