| CTS | |
CTS 1120 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK SECURITY FOUNDATIONS |
credits: 3 |
| 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 |
credits: 3 |
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 |
credits: 3 |
| 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 1314 NETWORK DEFENSE AND COUNTERMEASURES |
credits: 3 |
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 CONFIGURING AND ADMINISTERING MICROSOFT WINDOWS CLIENT |
credits: 3 |
| 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 mobile computing features. 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 |
credits: 3 |
Prerequisite: CTS 1327. This course teaches students the basic fundamentals of networking, security, and server administration using Windows Servers. It is intended to provide the foundational level of knowledge needed to prepare students to begin building a career in Microsoft technologies. 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 |
credits: 3 |
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 2106 FUNDAMENTALS OF THE LINUX/UNIX OPERATING ENVIRONMENT |
credits: 3 |
This course is designed to teach students how to use basic Linux/Unix Operating System commands. The course is for new users of the Linux/Unix Operating System. Students learn file system navigation, file permissions, text editors, and command line administrative tasks. Major topics covered include accessing files and directories, executing directory and file commands, searching for files and text, file system security, text editing, archiving user data, remote connections, system processes, and text filtering commands and accessibility technologies. 47 contact hours. | |
CTS 2321 LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION I |
credits: 3 |
Prerequisite: CTS 2106. This course is designed to teach students the skills required to effectively administer Linux servers. Students will plan, setup, administer and perform support tasks. Major topics covered include file administration, shell scripts, managing user accounts, and security procedures. 47 contact hours. | |
CTS 2322 LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION II |
credits: 3 |
Prerequisite: CTS 2321. A continuation of Linux System Administration I, 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 Linux server. Students will configure basic network protocols and share resources . Major topics covered include file system, printers, Common Unix Printing Service (CUPS), SAMBA, boot and backup options, network and security services, software administration, and troubleshooting general printing problems. 47 contact hours. | |
CTS 2433 SQL Database Design & Programming |
credits: 3 |
Prerequisite: CGS 1000. This course is designed to familiarize individuals with the SQL relational database including database programming and development. A series of database application projects using SQL software is designed to build familiarity with e-r database modeling, database creation, database programming, and database optimization. Database architectures including the client/server model and distributed database model are presented. The objective is to build a working knowledge and hands-on familiarity with SQL. 47 Contact Hours | |
CTS 2940 IT SECURITY INTERNSHIP |
credits: 1-4 |
Prerequisite: 15 credit hours completed within the major courses. The purpose of this course is to allow students a “real world” experience with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. Variable credits are available, one to four per course. The student must fulfill the requirement of 60 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments. This course may be repeated for a total of 4 credits. | |
