CTS 1120 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK SECURITY FOUNDATIONS 3 credits

It is recommended that students have prior computer network training or experience. This course provides the student with an overview of Information Technology (IT) Security and introduces the components necessary to secure network information systems. Topics include security policies, intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, operating system security and network security basics. Students will also be introduced to current hacker techniques and log auditing processes. Current computer security issues will also be explored as class projects. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1302 DESIGNING A WINDOWS SERVER ACTIVE DIRECTORY INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1303. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design a Windows Server Active Directory infrastructure. This course focuses on the imporatanc eof analyzing business requirements as a basis for designing an effective Active Directory infrastructrue. The course also emphasizes how to design Active Directory forests, the domain infrastructure, sites and replication, administrative structures, group policies, and Public Key Infrastructures. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change in the software. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1303 CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING WINDOWS SERVER ACTIVE DIRECTORY DOMAIN SERVICES 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1334. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues in windows Server. The course focuses on a directory services environment including forest and domain structure, site topology and replication, organizational unit structure and delegation of administration, Group Policy, and user, group, and computer account strategies. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change in the software. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1306 PLANNING AND MAINTAINING A MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1334. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server network infrastructure. Topics covered will be the various services that enable the infrastructure such as Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Internet Name Service WINS, and the various services that enable security in the infrastructure. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1313 FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORK SECURITY WITH MICROSOFT ISA SERVER 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1303. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and administer a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server secure network by using security policies, rules, and filters. The student will then implement these on a Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1314 NETWORK DEFENSE AND COUNTERMEASURES 3 credits

This course will explore concepts of network defense and countermeasures as well as hardware and software required to design, configure and implement secure networks.  Security topics covered in this course include firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and policy creation using the Windows 2000 Operating System (OS), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) packet and signature analysis. The student will get hands-on instruction installing the network defense mechanisms and countermeasure applications.  Software will be used for collecting, monitoring and auditing various activities; students will analyze threats and intrusions.  Multiple business scenarios will be reviewed to determine which security policy provides the most protection at an acceptable level of risk in order to conduct business. The student will be able to determine differences between network based and host based IDSs as well as the various types of firewalls such as Bastion Host and Proxy Servers.  VPN solutions will be developed on the Windows 2000 Operating System. Win 2K, Linux and Unix will be examined and compared to understand the differences in protection capabilities. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1327 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING MICROSOFT WINDOWS CLIENT 3 credits

The purpose of this course is to address the implementation and desktop support needs of customers that are planning to deploy and support Microsoft Windows Client. The course focuses on four main areas: installing; securing; networking; and browsing. Additionally, this course addresses the customers’ need for knowledgeable personnel that can support desktops running Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. The cost of the textbook is included in the lab fee. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1328 PLANNING AND ADMINISTERING WINDOWS 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1327. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to perform various tasks pertaining to implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Windows Servers. These tasks include planning a Windows Server deployment, planning and implementing Windows Server security, managing application versioning, maintaining a Distributed File System (DFS), and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software, which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1330 IMPLEMENTING AND MANAGING MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1303. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to update and support a reliable, secure messaging infrastructure. This infrastructure is used for creating, storing, and sharing information by using Microsoft Exchange Server in a medium- sized to large-sized messaging environment. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1334 CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING A WINDOWS SERVER NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1328. The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot a Windows server network infrastructure. The course is intended for systems administrator or systems engineer candidates who are responsible for implementing and managing server networking technologies. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times using a different version of the software that has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1437 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FOR MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1328. This course will teach students to install, manage, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server. The server side of a client/server database environment will be emphasized. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1815 CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER AND WINDOWS TERMINAL SERVICES 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1334. This course will teach students how to install, configure maintain, and administer a web server using Microsoft Internet Information Services. Additionally, this course teaches students how to configure, mange, monitor, and troubleshoot a Terminal Services environment. Various tools that can be used to support the website installation are also covered. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change in the software. 47 contact hours.

CTS 2106 FUNDAMENTALS OF THE LINUX/UNIX OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 3 credits

This course is designed to teach students how to use basic Linux/Unix Operating Environment commands. The course is for new users of the Linux/Unix Operating Environment. Students learn file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells and basic network use. Major topics covered include accessing the environment, accessing files and directories, directory and file commands, searching for files and text, file security, text editing, archiving user data, remote connections, system processes, the Korn shell, sed and awk filtering commands, and reading shell scripts. 47 contact hours.

CTS 2205 ADVANCED EXCEL (MICROSOFT SPECIALIST) 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 2103 or CGS 1515 or permission of instructor or program director. This course will teach students advanced skills and design concepts necessary for employing Microsoft Excel to provide solutions to complex business problems. This course covers advanced topics in spreadsheet and workbook design, complex formulas, functions, charting skills, database management, and macro programming. The course includes hands-on experiences with exercises and projects to provide students with a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. 47 contact hours.

CTS 2213 OUTLOOK (MICROSOFT SPECIALIST) 1 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1100 or program director approval. This course will develop advanced skills in a powerful desktop information management (DIM) program that assists in organizing work schedules, tracking files, and communicating with others. The student will use his or her high level skills of all the Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) to create integrated planners, various integrated application files, and multi-user information sharing through this DIM. 16 contact hours.

CTS 2220 ADVANCED WORD (MICROSOFT SPECIALIST) 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 2103 or permission of program director. This course will provide specialized training on advanced word processing concepts and techniques using Microsoft Word software. The major emphasis of this course will be the use of complex formatting of documents, managing document references, creating forms, customizing tables and charts, modifying graphics, using macros and mail merge, collaborating on documents, and integrating documents with the Internet as well as other application software. 47 contact hours.

CTS 2230 ADVANCED POWERPOINT (MICROSOFT SPECIALIST) 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1100 or CGS 1520 or permission of program director. In addition, CGS 2103 strongly recommended. This course is designed to develop advanced Microsoft PowerPoint knowledge and skills to generate a variety of business presentations. The course includes using advanced multimedia, graphics, animation, and visual elements, sharing information with other programs, and using the Web and collaboration features. 47 contact hours.

CTS 2321 LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION I 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 2106. This course is designed to teach students the skills they need to effectively administer Linux servers. Students will plan, install, and perform support tasks related to their individual Linux server. Students will configure basic network protocols and share resources with other students in the class. Major topics covered include files, processes, documentation, startup and shutdown procedures, user accounts, security, software administration, and performance tuning. 47 contact hours.

CTS 2322 LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION II 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 2321. A continuation of CTS 2321, this course is designed to teach students the skills they need to effectively administer Linux servers. Students will plan, install, and perform support tasks related to their individual Linux server. Students will configure basic network protocols and share resources with other students in the class. Major topics covered include filesystem and disk management, backup and restore procedures, printers, scripts, networking and network services, X Windows, mail and troubleshooting. 47 contact hours.

CTS 2332 LINUX/UNIX DOMAIN NAME SERVICE (DNS) ADMINISTRATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 2322 or COP 2345 or permission of the Dean. This course is designed to teach students the skills they need to effectively configure and maintain a Domain Name Service (DNS) on a Linux/Unix server. Students will plan, implement, and perform support tasks related to providing DNS on their individual Linux/Unix server. Major topics covered include DNS architecture and protocols, Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) software, resolver, master and slave servers, subdomains, DNS security, DNS testing, BIND log files. 47 contact hours.

CTS 2333 LINUX/UNIX NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: COP 2345 or CTS 2322. This course provides hands-on experience with configuration and troubleshooting, as well as Internet Protocol (IP) routing, Domain Name Service (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP version 6 (IPv6). Students will plan, install, and perform support tasks related to their individual Linux/Unix Operating Environment server. Students will configure network protocols and share resources with other students in the class. Major topics covered include network models, Local Area Networks (LANs), the Ethernet interface, Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP), the Internet Layer, the Client-Server model, DHCP, network management tools, DNS, the Network Time Protocol (NTP), network troubleshooting, and IPv6. 47 contact hours.

CTS 2431 ADVANCED ACCESS (MICROSOFT SPECIALIST) 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 2103 or CGS 1545 or satisfactory score on the skills assessment test. This course will provide students with hands-on experience in designing and maintaining relational databases using Microsoft Access. The course includes hands-on experiences with exercises and projects to provide students with a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Access. 47 contact hours.

CTS 2434 PROGRAMMING A DATABASE ON MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1545 or CEN 2331 or permission of the instructor. The student should have database experience relating to creation and design of relational databases. This course will provide the student with technical skills necessary to implement a SQL Server client server database management system. Included will be configuring the database, enforcing data integrity, using a Structured Query Language (SQL) Server language elements, writing queries, writing stored procedures, creating triggers, and optimizing database access. . This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.