Course Descriptions

This course will discuss the dimensions of the computer security problem, the types of computer-related, computer-assisted, or computer-abuse crimes, a profile of the electronic criminal; infiltration by organized crime; the selection of personnel; establishment of a code of ethics, policies, procedures, a master plan, and methods of insuring adherence; potential sources of attack and security measures to prevent or protect against.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Name, distinguish and describe examples of common computer systems and components.
2. Identify computer crime patterns and techniques.
3. Name, distinguish and explain computer crime violations of law from the perspective of ethical hacking.
4. Identify and explain attacking vectors and computer crime motives.
5. Describe various techniques for prevention of computer crime

Based on EC-Council’s Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator industry-based certification, this course presents a basic methodologies in computer forensics and evidence analysis. This is a preparatory course covering forensic investigation techniques. It enables students to acquire hands-on experience with industry-accepted toolsets that are necessary in the successful implementation of evidence acquisition leading to criminal prosecution.

Prerequisite(s): CPT-106 & CPT-115 both with a grade of C or higher

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Explain key issues related to computer forensics
2. Differentiate the types of digital evidence
3. Examine the computer forensic investigation process and its phases
4. Appraise different types of disk drives and file systems
5. Explain data acquisition methods and data acquisition methodology
6. Examine anti-forensics techniques and countermeasures

The CyberOps Associate course is designed for Cisco Networking Academy® students who are seeking career-oriented, entry-level security analyst skills. Target students include individuals enrolled in technology degree programs at institutions of higher education and IT professionals who want to pursue a career in the Security Operation Center (SOC). Learners in this course are exposed to all of the foundational knowledge required to detect, analyze, and escalate basic cybersecurity threats using common open-source tools. This course aligns with the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (CBROPS) certification. Candidates need to pass the 200-201 CBROPS exam to achieve the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification.

Prerequisite(s): CPT 120

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the role of the Cybersecurity Operations Analyst in the enterprise.
2. Explain the features and characteristics of different operating systems.
3. Explain the operation of the network infrastructure via network protocols.
4. Use network monitoring tools to classify and identify attacks against network protocols and services.
5. Explain how to prevent malicious access to computer networks, hosts, and data.
6. Explain the impacts of cryptography on network security monitoring.
7. Explain how to analyze and investigate network instrusion data to identify compromised hosts and vulnerabilities.
8. Apply incident response models to manage network security incidents.

Cloud Security provides an in-depth study of the security and privacy of cloud computing systems. Topics include cloud computing models, security issues relating to data and server outsourcing; threat models; and cloud-based security controls and measures. The course also addresses the development of logging and audits to ensure operational integrity in order to protect customer data in cloud-based resources, as well as examining the internet of things (IoT) in the context of cloud security and privacy.

Prerequisite(s): CPT 115 and CPT 120, both with a C or better or permission of instructor.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Appraise cloud computing architectures.
2. Identify the threats, risks, vulnerabilities, and privacy issues associated with cloud-based IT services.
3. Implement safeguards and countermeasures for cloud-based IT services.
4. Configure cloud services.
5. Apply security architectures to ensure secure isolation of physical and logical infrastructures.
6. Analyze industry security standards, certificates, regulatory mandates, audit policies, and compliance requirements.

See the Department Chairperson.

Check if course is offered:
Intersession 2026
Spring Semester 2026