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Information Security

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Protecting information assets has become an increasingly critical aspect for Information Technology. In the past, technology alone was considered the “magic bullet” for securing information infrastructure. Now, most organizations realize that experienced personnel, armed with the best qualifications, are necessary to protect information assets. Books are purchased separately from the Rio Grande Campus bookstore, 512.474.2607. Each class requires a book. Instructor supplies only additional study materials. See website for details: www.austincc.edu/techcert ITSY 1000 Fundamentals of Information Security (64.0 hours/$168.00/$12.00 Lab)
Basic information security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality. Vocabulary and terminology specific to the field of information security are discussed. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. The importance of appropriate planning and administrative controls is also discussed. Additional topics include: instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data including physical security, backup procedures, firewalls, encryption, and protection from viruses. Integrated with college credit ITSY 1300.
x   96914 Aug 24 - Dec  9   12:00pm - 1:40p MW       RGC 004     OH Cox, Anne M
 16 96915 Aug 24 - Dec  9    7:30pm - 9:10p MW       RGC 004     OH Cupina, Philip D
 11 96913 Aug 27 - Dec 10    6:00pm - 9:30p Th       NRG 4231    OH Mendell, Ronald L
x   96916 Aug 29 - Dec 12    9:00am -12:30p S        RGC 004     OH Cupina, Philip D
ITSY 1074 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (48.0 hours/$709.00)
This course prepares students seeking ISC2 CISSP certification to demonstrate proficiency in all 10 domains of ISC2 Common Body of Knowledge (CBK): Security Management Practices; Security Architecture and Models; Access Control Systems and Methodology; Application Development Security; Operations Security; Physical Security; Cryptography; Telecommunications, Network, and Internet Security; Business Continuity Planning; and Law, Investigations and Ethics. Prerequisites: Work experience [4 years w/degree or 5 years w/o degree] in two or more of the ten test domains of the information systems (IS) security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
  9 96780 Oct  6 - Nov 12    6:00pm -10:00p TTh      HBC 220.0   OH Wolff, Stephen A
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ITSY 2000 Operating System Security (64.0 hours/$168.00/$12.00 Lab)
Safeguard computer operating systems by demonstrating server support skills and designing and implementing a security system. Identify security threats and monitor network security implementations. Use best practices to configure operating systems to industry security standards. Integrated with college credit ITSY 1300. Prerequisites: ITSY 1300/1000-Fundamentals of Information Security
x   96917 Aug 24 - Dec 10    2:00pm - 3:40p TTh      RGC 004     OH Cox, Anne M
x   96918 Aug 25 - Dec 10    5:20pm - 7:00p TTh      RGC 117        Staff
ITSY 2001 Firewalls and Network Security (64.0 hours/$168.00/$12.00 Lab)
Identify elements of firewall design, types of security threats and responses to security attacks. Use best practices to design, implement, and monitor a network security plan. Examine security incident postmortem reporting and ongoing network security activities. Integrated with college credit ITSY 2301. Prerequisites: ITSY 1300/1000-Fundamentals of Information Security
x   96919 Aug 24 - Dec  9   12:00pm - 1:40p MW       RGC 117     OH Cox, Anne M
 11 96920 Aug 24 - Dec  9    8:20pm -10:00p MW       RGC 117     OH Cook, Stuart S
ITSY 2030 Intrusion Detection (64.0 hours/$168.00/$12.00 Lab)
Computer information systems security monitoring, intrusion detection, and crisis management. Includes alarm management, signature configuration, sensor configuration, and troubleshooting components. Emphasizes identifying, resolving, and documenting network crises and activating the response team. Integrated with college credit ITSY 2330. Prerequisites: ITSY 2300-Operating System Security and ITSY 2301-Firewalls and Network Security.
x   96922 Aug 25 - Dec 10   12:00pm - 1:40p TTh      RGC 004     OH Cox, Anne M
x   96921 Aug 29 - Dec 12    9:00am -12:30p S        RGC 117     OH Mendell, Ronald L
ITSY 2043 Computer System Forensics (64.0 hours/$168.00/$12.00 Lab)
In-depth study of system forensics including methodologies used for analysis of computer security breaches. Gather and evaluate evidence to perform postmortem analysis of a security breach. Integrated with college credit ITSY 2343. Prerequisites: ITSY 2342-Incident Response and Handling
x   96923 Aug 25 - Dec 10    5:50pm - 7:30p TTh      RGC 004     OH Cupina, Philip D

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