Course Syllabus for CIS 272 Security+

This course will prepare students to understand the foundations of the field of network security and how it relates to other areas of information technology. This course also provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare for further study in specialized cyber security fields and teaches areas primary topics relating to securing network services, network devices and network traffic. This course also prepares students for the Security+ IT certification exam. Students will learn about IT industry-wide security topics, including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack, and operational and organization security. Other topics included in this course are protocols used in Linux, UNIX, and Windows in addition to the TCP/IP suite component protocols, and Ethernet operations. Students will gain knowledge in capturing, analyzing, and generating IP traffic, how to exploit protocol weaknesses and examine defensive solutions. Packet filtering, password policies, and file integrity checking are also covered.
Microsoft Word Security+ Course Syllabus (58 KB)

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Date:
2015-11
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Other Material Types:
Other
Institution:
Wayne County Community College District
Project Name:
Wayne County Community College District - Wayne County Generation Cyber
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Cyber KSAs, NICE, NIST

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
DTE Energy; State of Michigan - Veteran Affairs; MCISSE; Lawrence Tech University
Industry Sector:
Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Credential
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
45 contact hours
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality Note:
WCCCD utilized a process of developing a Quality Rubric aligned with the Department of Defense (DOD) 8570, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework to ensure that the appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) were integrated into the curriculum. Furthermore, the Advisory Council, consisting of industry professionals, Cyber Trade Association, and university professors from the University of Detroit Mercy and Lawrence Technological University provided Quality Assurance (QA) reviews and recommendations regarding the curriculum and certifications.
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  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
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  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
The Cybersecurity program offers a 2-year Associates in Applied Science Degree, a 1-year Certificate as well as Short-Term Certificates.

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