Information Technology Security
Program Information

This program is comprised of 68 credits, including seven core courses in IT Security, supporting courses and general education courses. The course work emphasizes understanding and demonstrated skills in the following concepts related to IT security:

• Security policies, intrusion detection systems, router security, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol), and network security basics
• Implementing and managing a firewall
• Auditing tools
• Basics of cryptography, biometrics and file encryption
• Hardware and software designed to secure information
network systems
• Legal aspects of IT security

All IT Security courses are offered in a "Blended" format, meaning courses are offered in a format that is 50% online and 50% in traditional seated classes. All courses for the IT Security program are held at the St. Petersburg College Allstate Center in classroom AC-102.

Courses offered in the Associate in Science degree program include:

• Introduction to Network Security Foundations
• Operating System Security
• Network Defense and Countermeasures
• Ethical Hacking
• Laws and Legal Aspects of IT Security
• Database Security
• Incident Response and Disaster Recovery

To succeed in the IT Security program at SPC, you should have the following skills:

• Basic reading, writing and critical thinking skills
• General computer literacy skills
• The ability to research topics using the Web
• A basic knowledge of networking
• A working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system
• A working knowledge of the Linux operating system
• An understanding of database fundamentals
• In addition, computer usage skills are a prerequisite for this program.

You must confirm you are purchasing the correct version and correct textbook for your course. Textbooks for the IT Security program are available in the bookstore on the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus of SPC. Please call 727-347-0310 to confirm availability. Required textbooks may also be purchased online at the SPC eFollett site.

For additional information, visit www.spcollege.edu/itsecurity.