CIS 178 - Principles of Info Security

Description
This course offers in-depth coverage of the current risks and threats to an organization’s data, combined with a structured way of addressing the safeguarding of these critical electronic assets. The course serves as a foundation for those responsible for protecting network services, devices, traffic, and data. Additionally, the course provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized security fields. It is also intended to serve the needs of individuals seeking to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) Security+ certification exam.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Computer Programming, A.A.A.S., Computer Support Specialist, A.A.A.S., Network Administration, A.A.A.S.,

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
These learning outcomes are aligned with and assessed by the CompTIA SY0-701 exam and derived practice test assessments.
Course Outline:
I. SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
1. Introduction to Security
2. Security Evaluations

II. DEVICE SECURITY
3. Threats and Attacks on Devices
4. Client and Application Security
5. Mobile, Embedded and Specialized Device Security

III. CRYPTOGRAPHY
6. Basic Cryptography
7. Advanced Cryptography and PKI

IV. NETWORK SECURITY
8. Network Threats, Assessments, and Defenses
9. Network Security Design and Technologies
10. Wireless Network Security
11. Cloud and Virtualization Security

V. ENTERPRISE SECURITY
12. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
13. Incident Response and Investigation
14. Cybersecurity Resilience
15. Risk Management and Data Privacy

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 30-60%

Lab work: 10-40%

Facilitated discussion: 0-20%

Group work: 0-10%

Mandatory Course Components:
Lab Activities

Chapter Quizzes

Midterm and Final Exams
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: COMPTIA Security+

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
Yes
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: IRW 98, IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 103180
Course CIP Code: 11.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
School: School of STEM
Department: Computer Information Systems
Discipline: CIS
First Term Valid: Fall 2015 (8/1/2015)
1st Catalog Year: 2015-2016
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Security+ Certification or Post Graduate Degree in CIS, CS, or Information Security

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20240209T17:41:40
Course Review & Revision Year: 2028-2029