COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: ITSY - Computer and Information Systems Security
ITSY 1300. FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SECURITY (2-4-3) 11.1003
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. Suggested prerequisites: ITNW 1425.
ITSY 1427. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MEDIA: PHYSICAL LAYER IMPLEMENTATION (3-2-4) 11.1003
Fundamentals of telecommunications media. Emphasizes installation, testing, certifying, maintenance, documentation and troubleshooting. Also includes connectorization of Unshielded Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic cables, TIA 568 and TIA 569 compliance, media characteristics and appropriate installation procedures. Prerequisite: CETT 1405. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
ITSY 1442. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY (3-3-4) 11.1003
Instruction in security for network hardware, software and data, including physical security, backup procedures, relevant tools, encryption and protection from viruses. Suggested prerequisite: ITSY 1300, 2400, or ITSY 2401.
ITSY 1491. SPECIAL TOPICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/SECURITY (3-3-4) 11.1003
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the information security technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
ITSY 2400. OPERATING SYSTEM SECURITY (3-3-4) 11.1003
Safeguard computer operating systems by demonstrating server support skills and designing and implementing a security system. Identify security threats, vulnerabilities and monitor network security implementations. Use best practices to configure operating systems to industry security standards. Suggested prerequisite: ITSC 1358.
ITSY 2401. FIREWALLS AND NETWORK SECURITY (3-3-4) 11.1003
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. Learn security incident post mortem analysis and on going network security activities. Suggested prerequisites: ITNW 1425 and ITSY 2400.
ITSY 2417. WIRELESS SECURITY DEVELOPMENT (3-3-4) 11.1003
Development of information security policies, standards and guidelines for an organization. Includes Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), antivirus, Virtual Private Network (VPN), wireless communications, remote access, and other critical administrative and operational security policies. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. Emphasizes wireless security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality in the design, planning, implementing, operating, and troubleshooting of wireless LAN along with appropriate planning and administrative controls. Suggested prerequisite: ITSY 2400.
ITSY 2430. INTRUSION DETECTION (3-3-4) 11.1003
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 activiating the response team. Suggested prerequisites:ITSY 2400 and 2401.
ITSY 2441. SECURITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (3-3-4) 11.1003
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. In-depth coverage of security management practices, including asset evaluation and risk management, cyber law and ethics issues, policies and procedures, business recovery and business continuity planning, network security design and developing and maintaining a security plan. Suggested prerequisites: ITSY 2400 and 2401.
ITSY 2442. INCIDENT RESPONSE AND HANDLING (3-3-4) 11.1003
In depth coverage of incident response and incident handling, including identifying sources of attacks and security breaches; analyzing security logs; recovering the system to normal; performing postmortem analysis; implementing and modifying security measures. Prerequisites: ITSY 2400 and 2401.
ITSY 2443. COMPUTER SYSTEM FORENSICS (3-3-4) 11.1003
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. Suggested prerequisite: ITSY 2442.
ITSY 2459. SECURITY ASSESSMENT AND AUDITING (3-3-4) 11.1003
Capstone experience for the security curriculum. Synthesizes technical material covered in prior courses to monitor, audit, analyze and revise computer and network security systems to ensure appropriate levels of protection are in place. Suggested prerequisites: ITSY 2400, 2401, 2441.