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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CIS 223 Implementing Windows Directory Services
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Knowledge and skills to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Windows Active Directory directory services. Includes
active directory structure, Active Directory directory services, Domain Name System (DNS), group policy implementation,
user accounts, software development, group policy security, and administration of active directory objects.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 221.
Offered: Fall.
CIS 224 Designing Windows Network Security
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Knowledge and skills to analyze business requirements and processes to design a security solution for a Microsoft Windows
network. Includes technical requirements, security requirements, security solution on a Windows network, security
solution for access between networks, and security for communication channels.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 223.
Information: Preparation for Microsoft certification examination.
Offered: Spring.
CIS 225 Linux (UNIX) System and Network Administration
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Operations and network administration of the Linux (UNIX) system. Includes background review, basic Linux installation
installing software packages, network file services configuration, SAMBA file and print server, Apache web server, and file
transfer protocol (FTP).
Prerequisite(s): CIS 137.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CIS 226 Advanced Linux Networking
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Advanced concepts in Linux and UNIX networking. Includes background review, basic Linux installation, Network File
System (NFS) configuration, Network Information System (NIS) configuration, squid proxy, firewalls, and Lightweight
Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
Prerequisite(s): CIS 225.
Offered: Spring.
CIS 228 Fundamentals of Network Security
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Introduction and general overview of security measures for computer networks. Includes authentication methods and
techniques, attacks and malicious code, remote access concepts, e-mail and web security, directory and file transfer
services, and wireless protocols and security. Also includes hardware devices, topologies and security, methods of intrusion
detection, establishing security baselines, introduction to cryptography, disaster recovery policies and procedures, and
forensics, risk management, and auditing measures.
Recommendation: Completion of CIS 119 before enrolling in this course.
Information: This course prepares students to take the CompTIA Security + Exam.
Offered: Summer.
CIS 229 Protecting Your PC and Network: CounterMeasures to Network
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Intrusion Introduction to networking vulnerabilities within various protocols and operating systems. Includes an overview
of cyber crime and security issues, networks and the Internet, assessing and securing a personal computer (PC) system,
denial of service attacks, malware, and data encryption. Also includes Internet fraud and security, espionage in
cyberspace, cyber detective work, and computer security hardware and software.
Recommendation: Completion of CIS 119 or 170, and 228 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
CIS 235 Advanced Topics in Linux/Unix Security
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Overview for intermediate users of Linux and Linux administrators focusing on security issues. Includes background
review, discovering network vulnerabilities, vulnerability mitigation, management awareness, intrusion detection, data
gathering, and WiFi.
Recommendation: Completion of CIS 225 is recommended before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
CIS 241 Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Advanced course in Visual Basic.NET programming with special emphasis on the new NET Framework and how it is used to
create distributed applications. Includes review of VB.NE basics, basic Web programming, server-side Web programming
with VB.NET, accessing data with VB.NET, and introduction and advanced VB.NET applications.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 141.
Offered: Spring.
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