Computer Information Science American River College

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Computer Information Security Essentials

Description:
This program provides the basic information and skills necessary for network administrators to implement security from internal and external threats to a network. It also provides preparation for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ exam.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
  • Construct and apply secure group policy settings at the Organizational Unit (OU), Domain, Site or local machine level.
  • Explain and configure a network firewall to provide optimum security from external threats and exploits.
  • Construct Windows NTFS file system permissions and shares to allow only the minimum levels of access needed by users to access network resources.
  • Compare and contrast the benefits of firewalls vs. intrusion detection devices and software.

Course List:
Required Program
CISS 310 Network Security Fundamentals 3
CISS 325 Network Security and Firewalls 3
CISS 341 Implementing Windows Operating System Security (3) 3
   or CISS 342 Implementing Linux Operating System Security (3)
CISS 360 Computer Forensics and Investigation 3
Total Units: 12

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Career Opportunities:
This program provides the basic information and skills necessary for network administrators to implement security from internal and external threats to a network. It also provides preparation for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ exam.
Search Jobs:
Example terms and keywords to use in job search sites:

Terms: Network Administrators - CompTIA Security+ - Information Technology - California

Job Search Titles:
Desktop Support Technician (Secret, CompTIA Security+)
Help Desk Technician - (Secret & CompTIA Certification Needed)
Level I Help Desk Technician
IT Technician (Level 2)
IT Helpdesk Representative
Security Analyst
Information Security Specialist
Junior Agent Help Desk
Sample Job Search Websites:
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Monster.com - http://www.monster.com/
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