CTS 1120 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK SECURITY FOUNDATIONS 3 credits
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 3 credits
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 3 credits
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 3 credits
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 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING MICROSOFT WINDOWS CLIENT 3 credits
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 browsing. 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 3 credits
Prerequisite: CTS 1327. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to perform various tasks pertaining to implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Windows Servers. These tasks include planning a Windows Server deployment, planning and implementing Windows Server security, managing application versioning, maintaining a Distributed File System (DFS), and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues. 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 3 credits
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 1815 CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER AND WINDOWS TERMINAL SERVICES 3 credits
Prerequisite: CTS 1334. This course will teach students how to install, configure maintain, and administer a web server using Microsoft Internet Information Services. Additionally, this course teaches students how to configure, mange, monitor, and troubleshoot a Terminal Services environment. Various tools that can be used to support the website installation are also covered. 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 2106 FUNDAMENTALS OF THE LINUX/UNIX OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 3 credits
This course is designed to teach students how to use basic Linux/Unix Operating Environment commands. The course is for new users of the Linux/Unix Operating Environment. Students learn file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells and basic network use. Major topics covered include accessing the environment, accessing files and directories, directory and file commands, searching for files and text, file security, text editing, archiving user data, remote connections, system processes, the Korn shell, sed and awk filtering commands, and reading shell scripts. 47 contact hours.
CTS 2213 OUTLOOK (MICROSOFT SPECIALIST) 1 credits
Prerequisite: CGS 1100 or program director approval. This course will develop advanced skills in a powerful desktop information management (DIM) program that assists in organizing work schedules, tracking files, and communicating with others. The student will use his or her high level skills of all the Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) to create integrated planners, various integrated application files, and multi-user information sharing through this DIM. 16 contact hours.
CTS 2220 ADVANCED WORD (MICROSOFT SPECIALIST) 3 credits
Prerequisite: CGS 2103 or permission of program director. This course will provide specialized training on advanced word processing concepts and techniques using Microsoft Word software. The major emphasis of this course will be the use of complex formatting of documents, managing document references, creating forms, customizing tables and charts, modifying graphics, using macros and mail merge, collaborating on documents, and integrating documents with the Internet as well as other application software. 47 contact hours.
CTS 2321 LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION I 3 credits
Prerequisite: CTS 2106. This course is designed to teach students the skills they need to effectively administer Linux servers. Students will plan, setup and perform support tasks related to their individual Linux server. Students will configure basic network protocols and resources that can be shared with other users or systems. Major topics covered include file administration, processes, documentation web based help resources, user accounts, secure shells and security procedures. 47 contact hours.
CTS 2322 LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION II 3 credits
Prerequisite: CTS 2321. A continuation of CTS 2321, 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 individual Linux server. Students will configure basic network protocols and share resources with other students in the class. Major topics covered include filesystem and disk management, backup and restore procedures, printers, scripts, networking and network services, X Windows, mail and troubleshooting. 47 contact hours.
CTS 2940 NETWORKING ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP 1-4 credits
Prerequisite: Academic Department Coordinator/Chair Approval. This course is to be taken after the student has completed 9 credit hours in their major field of study. 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.