Computer Information Science American River College

Degrees 

A.S. - Information Systems Security

Description:
This program provides the information and skills necessary for network administration professionals to implement security from internal and external threats for an enterprise network. It covers client and server security on different operating systems, disaster recovery planning, and forensics. This program also provides preparation for several computer information security certification exams, including the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ exam, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exams and several of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exams. 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
  • Define best practices for configuring network operating system services to provide optimum security.
  • Compare and contrast the benefits of firewalls vs. intrusion detection devices and software.
  • Explain and configure a network firewall to provide optimum security from external threats and exploits.
  • Analyze organizational needs and implement internal security policies for the enterprise.
  • Evaluate and implement the required security programs and policies to protect the enterprise against viruses, Trojans, worms, rootkits, and spyware.
  • Assess and configure secure data transfer protocols for internal and external needs, including Windows IP Security (IPSec) and the Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunneling protocols.
  • Apply Windows group policy to secure the internal network and shared resources.
  • Construct NTFS file system permissions and shares to allow only the minimum levels of access needed by users to use network resources.
  • Prioritize and establish a disaster recovery plan for the enterprise.
  • Construct and apply group policies and NTFS file system permissions to secure files and network resources.

Course List:

Required Program
BUS 310 Business Communications 3
CISC 323 Linux Operating System 1
CISC 324 Intermediate Linux Operating System 1
CISN 110 Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification 2
CISN 111 Intermediate Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification 2
CISN 300 Network Systems Administration 3
CISN 302 Intermediate Network Systems Administration 3
CISN 307 Windows Active Directory Services 3
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 350 Disaster Recovery 3
CISS 360 Computer Forensics and Investigation 3
Total Units: 33

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Associate in Science Degree
The Information Systems Security Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Career Opportunities:
This program provides the information and skills necessary for network administration professionals to implement security from internal and external threats for an enterprise network. It covers client and server security on different operating systems, disaster recovery planning, and forensics. This program also provides preparation for several computer information security certification exams, including the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ exam, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exams and several of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exams. 

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